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Job Description Summary
This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina, Medical Centers. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance with instructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given. All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000639 CHS OH - Building Operations (MH, CSB-ED, SEP)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-23Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance with instructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given. All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.
Responsibilities:
- 17% Maintain assigned zone which are divided into five parts:
- A –General Maintenance
- B – Plumbing
- C – Electrical
- D – Mechanical
- E – Carpentry
- 17 % Answer trouble calls throughout the Medical Center. To include other duties asked to do or assigned to do throughout the Medical Center.
- 16% Read blueprints.
- 17 % Safety and shop maintenance.
- 16% Shop meetings and in-service training.
- 17% Professionally maintain the assigned zone of responsibility in an acceptable manner.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent
Work Experience: 3 years
Physical Requirements:
- 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)
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Job Description Summary
This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina, Medical Centers. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance with instructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given. All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000639 CHS OH - Building Operations (MH, CSB-ED, SEP)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-23Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance with instructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given. All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.
Responsibilities:
- 17% Maintain assigned zone which are divided into five parts:
- A –General Maintenance
- B – Plumbing
- C – Electrical
- D – Mechanical
- E – Carpentry
- 17 % Answer trouble calls throughout the Medical Center. To include other duties asked to do or assigned to do throughout the Medical Center.
- 16% Read blueprints.
- 17 % Safety and shop maintenance.
- 16% Shop meetings and in-service training.
- 17% Professionally maintain the assigned zone of responsibility in an acceptable manner.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent
Work Experience: 3 years
Physical Requirements:
- 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)
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Who's Hiring
- Vail Resorts25
- CBRE13
- JLL10
- MMS8
- NCG Hospitality.8
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Trucking
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building maintenance technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with two or more years of hands-on maintenance experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
- EPA 608 refrigerant certification or willingness to obtain it quickly
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log work orders
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification for general industry safety compliance
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate maintenance vehicles or equipment on site
Tips for Your Building Maintenance Technician Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Certifications like EPA 608, OSHA 10 or 30, and boiler operator licenses get your resume past automated screening. Put them in a dedicated section near the top, not buried at the bottom, so hiring managers spot them immediately.
Quantify your preventive maintenance experience
Employers want technicians who keep equipment running, not just those who fix it when it breaks. Note how many units or square footage you covered and what systems you maintained on a regular schedule.
Target postings by building type and system
A role at a Class A office tower demands different skills than a 200-unit apartment complex. Filter openings by facility type and read the systems listed carefully so your resume mirrors the exact equipment each employer runs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists building maintenance technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare hands-on scenario answers for interviews
Interviewers for this role routinely ask how you diagnosed a past HVAC failure or handled an after-hours emergency repair. Have two or three specific stories ready that walk through what broke, what you did, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call rates
Many building maintenance roles include evenings, weekends, or rotating on-call schedules. When an offer arrives, ask specifically about differential pay for those hours rather than accepting a flat weekly rate.
Building Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most building maintenance technicians?
Vail Resorts, CBRE, and JLL are hiring the most building maintenance technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Property management firms and commercial real estate operators tend to post the most volume at any given time.
How many building maintenance technician jobs are remote?
About 5% of building maintenance technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are facilities coordination, work order management, and vendor scheduling rather than direct repair or inspection work.
How do you become a building maintenance technician?
Start by completing a high school diploma or GED, then gain foundational skills through a vocational or trade program in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing. Apprenticeships and entry-level helper roles build hands-on experience. Earning certifications such as EPA 608 and OSHA 10 makes you competitive. Many technicians also advance by studying for journeyman licenses in a specific trade.
Can you get hired as a building maintenance technician with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited experience for helper or maintenance assistant roles, then promote from within. Highlighting any DIY repair work, vocational coursework, or military technical training strengthens an entry-level application. Obtaining a basic certification before applying, such as OSHA 10, signals commitment and can offset a shorter work history.
What does the building maintenance technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on certifications and system experience, followed by an in-person or on-site interview where you walk through past repairs and troubleshooting decisions. Some companies include a brief practical assessment or facility walkthrough to gauge how you identify issues. Background checks and drug testing are standard before an offer is finalized.
Where can I find and apply to building maintenance technician jobs?
You can find and apply to building maintenance technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and the facility types you want to work in, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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