Job Description Summary
The Grounds and Maintenance Technician at the Medical University of South Carolinas Office of Parking Management is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of 6 parking garages, 45 surface lots, 67 gated lanes, and eight attendant booths. This position primarily involves outdoor work in various weather conditions while adhering to all safety practices and standards. The Grounds Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.
Medical University of South Carolina MUSC - UnivWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeClassifiedCost CenterCC002126 Parking ManagementPay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeUniversity-03Pay Range28060.00 - 39991.00 - 51923.000Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work Shift
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager for Parking Maintenance and Facilities, these positions are responsible for the routine upkeep of all campus parking areas. They are responsible for ensuring that all parking-related systems, equipment, and grounds are safe, fully functional, and well-maintained.
Job Responsibilities
• Operates maintenance equipment using street sweepers, golf carts, backpack blowers, and pressure washers while ensuring Amano ticket kiosks, sandwich boards, and other customer service stations remain functional and presentable. • Performs routine cleaning tasks to maintain the appearance and sanitation of parking garages, including mopping elevator floors, cleaning elevator interiors and exteriors, deodorizing key areas, and sanitizing emergency call boxes and trash cans. • Ensures cleanliness of signs, gates, and public touchpoints regularly, empties trash cans, collects litter and debris, and addresses cobwebs and graffiti to enhance facility aesthetics and safety. • Additional responsibilities include removing stains and grime from surfaces and completing maintenance tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager. • Work involves using tools such as safety gear, post-hole diggers, sledgehammers, cordless drills, shovels, and push brooms for basic repairs. • Assists with maintaining the parking system, which includes overseeing the gate control system, repairing damaged gate housings and arms, installing parking gates, and performing routine preventative maintenance. • Identify issues with lighting and other building systems, reporting them to the supervisor for further action. • Collaborates closely with the Community Service and Patient Visitor units within the Office of Parking Management to address both operational and maintenance needs. • Assists with construction projects and storm preparation as well as efforts to ensure both internal offices and external booths are maintained. • Assists with maintenance of lines and markings in parking facilities by installing wheel stops and regulatory signs, managing the inventory of parking equipment and repair parts, and keeping preventive maintenance records updated. • They also perform other duties as directed by the maintenance supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
One year of trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Some positions require a commercial drivers license. Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.
Physical Requirements
Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section:
Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. Continuous Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Continuous Ability to perform job functions while walkingmobile. Frequent Ability to climb. Continuous Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Continuous Ability to work below ground. Continuous Ability to work from elevated areas. Continuous Infrequent Ability to work in confined, cramped spaces. Continuous Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Continuous Ability to bend. Continuous Ability to twist at the waist. Frequent Ability to perform pinching operations. Frequent Infrequent Ability to crawl while performing job functions. Frequent Possess good grip strength. Continuous Ability to fully use both hands and arms. Continuous Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Frequent Ability to fully use both legs. Continuous Ability to reach in all directions. Frequent Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Continuous Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Continuous Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more assisted. Frequent Ability to carry objects on plane, ladders, up stairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Frequent Ability to push and pull equipment carts. Frequent Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. Continuous Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Continuous Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc. Continuous Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools both manual and powered. Continuous Ability to qualify physically for respirator use. Continuous Additional New Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
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