Trades Specialist

Francis Marion University invites applications for a Trades Specialist who, under general supervision, performs skilled duties involved in the maintenance, repair, and modification of buildings and equipment. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Installs, repairs, or replaces building components, including locks, door closers, windows, glass, walls, and other sections thereof, masonry, carpet, tile, vinyl tile, light fixtures, ballasts, bulbs, toilets, sheetrock, railings, roofs, and miscellaneous other elements of buildings and items of equipment.
• Surveys job requirements and requests parts, tools, equipment, and/or materials needed.
• Assists other craftsman or, to the extent of his own expertise, accomplishes necessary tasks in maintenance and repairs of plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry related items.
• Properly prepares and paints elements of buildings and items of equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs locks, door closures, and panic bars.
• Has the opportunity to respond to facilities problems during other than normal working hours, earning overtime; may serve as primary person on call on a rotating basis earning overtime.

State Requirements: A high school diploma and trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

FMU Preferences: High School graduate with 3-5 years work experience directly related to the area of employment. A trade’s course would be helpful, but not required. Desirable skills but not required: plumbing, welding, masonry, concrete work, rough carpentry, framing, drywall construction, painting, etc. Must be able to see well enough to read chemical labels accurately in various lighting conditions and to operate equipment safely at normal sound cues from other traffic and from equipment being operated.

• Must have a valid SC Drivers License.

Normal Working Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:00pm. Summer Hours will vary.

Class/Slot/Band/Level: Trades Specialist IV, KC40, 4/1

Salary: $29,061

Materials Needed:

1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 22-26);

2) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references;

3) Resume;

4) Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate); and

5) FMU Staff Application;

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or fax to (843) 661-1202.

Screening of position will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.