Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

MUSC is hiring for a variety of skilled trade positions throughout our network. Opportunities range from general maintenance trades, including carpentry, drywall, painting, masonry, and sheet metal, to skilled trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and boiler room repair.

Depending on the position, relevant certifications and/or licensure may be required for consideration. These are great opportunities for skilled trade professionals looking to advance their careers while supporting MUSC’s mission of providing exceptional care to our community.

Apply today to learn more about these opportunities and connect with a Talent Acquisition Professional.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000353 CHS OH - Central Energy Plant (CEP)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours Per Week: 40

HVAC:

Monitor, maintain, adjust, and repair MUSC-owned or leased HVAC systems to ensure safety, environmental control, and efficient operation. Requires working knowledge of HVAC systems, including chillers, air handling units (AHUs), drives, motors, pumps, and refrigeration units.

Electrical:

Monitor, maintain, adjust, and repair MUSC-owned or leased electrical distribution systems to ensure the safety and reliability of normal and emergency power systems. Requires working knowledge of electrical systems, including generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), motor control centers (MCC), drives, motors, distribution centers, and distribution panels. This position is considered Essential Personnel during a disaster.

General Maintenance:

Journeyman-level position responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings and facilities throughout MUSC during peak and non-peak hours. Performs corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive within assigned zones using power and hand tools, in accordance with established instructions and trade practices.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education:

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience: 3 years

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• EPA Section 608 Certification for HVAC
• Mechanical Contractor License (EL Classification) for Electrical

Physical and Mental Requirements (Non-exhaustive List):

• Ability to work outside, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in elevated areas. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in confined spaces. (Continuous)
• Ability to work below ground. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
• Ability to stand. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb. (Continuous)
• Ability to kneel. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend. (Continuous)
• Ability to walk. (Continuous)
• Ability to handle heavy tools (i.e. jackhammer). (Frequent)
• Ability to lift, unassisted, weight to 50 lbs. (Frequent)
• Ability to carry objects, unassisted, on a plane, on ladders, upstairs, etc., weighing 50 lbs. or less. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Continuous)
• Ability to perceive colors accurately. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered. (Continuous)
• Ability to push or pull equipment carts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use as required. (Continuous)
• Physical requirements may differ depending on the trade or position

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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