Multi-Skill Technician

Overview

Job Title: Multi-Skill Technician

Location: Clemson, SC

Description

Clemson University invites applications for a Multi-Skill Technician. Clemson is a public research university committed to making a difference in the lives of others. The university emphasizes research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects to drive economic development and improve quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs apprentice-level work for multi-skilled trades and related duties requiring basic professional skills and technical knowledge. Progresses from entry through advanced semi-skilled abilities by proven service and vocational instruction. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 50% - Essential: Preventive Maintenance, Trades Training and Development — Performs corrective and preventive maintenance for university buildings, serving as assistant and/or primary maintenance representative for the Facilities division. Performs multi-skilled tasks as on-the-job training under the direction of a Journeyman or Master trades worker. Completes on-the-job training and related educational instruction as outlined in multi-skilled apprenticeship program.
• 15% - Essential: Plumbing — Unstops, changes, replaces or re-hangs commercial toilets, urinals, and sinks. Tests and replaces failed valves and parts. Clears drains with manual or powered auger as needed. Performs routine maintenance of emergency eyewashes and showers.
• 15% - Essential: HVAC Systems Management — Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled minor repairs on fan coils, air handlers, and re/pre-heat coils. Check and change filters, oil and grease bearings. Change motors if repair is impractical, cleaning and re-insulating per standard procedures. Unstop or replace condensate drains. Diagnose, replace, and calibrate bad pneumatic thermostats. Check and change industrial drive belts. Assist in changing bearings.
  
  Check and grease pumps. Perform preventive maintenance and repair on air compressors including crank cases, regulators, and dryer repair.
• 10% - Essential: Electrical Systems Management — Trace circuits to isolate problems. Test and change failed circuit breakers, identify voltages. Change bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles. Measure current flow (Amps) to verify motor operation. Repair 3-way and 4-way switch circuits. Check and set official building clocks. Test emergency lighting and batteries.
• 10% - Essential: Carpentry — Repair latches, locks, weather-stripping, door issues, windows, window blinds and window frames. Reattach loose or missing cove base, repair damaged or missing flooring, ceiling tiles and drop ceiling grid.

Safety: Promote a safe workplace and safe work practices. Comply with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Comply with NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promote positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

High school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance experience related to the area of employment. Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

• Fundamental Job Knowledge: Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

• Responsibilities: As described above (see Job Duties).
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No Supervisory Duties.
• Budgetary Responsibilities: No Budget Responsibilities.

Percent time on activities: 70% stand; 50% sit; 75% walk or move; 70% operate equipment; 50% ascend/descend; 70% position self; 60% communicate; 65% visually inspect; 70% move/transport; 70% extend hands; 25% taste/smell; 55% vision.

Percent time: 70% heat/cold; 50% dust/fumes; 50% wet/humid; 60% noise; 25% vibration; 50% mechanical hazards; 10% chemical hazards; 20% electrical hazards; 10% radiant energy hazards; 20% burn hazards; 5% exposure to bio-hazards.

Standard

Hours:

40

Anticipated Salary Range: $39,764.00 - $43,987.50. Salary is dependent upon experience and 기타 factors per Clemson compensation guidelines.

Essential Level 1 employee. Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations to provide the University’s initial response; some positions may be remote or on-call.

Clemson, SC

Final date to receive applications:
January 30, 2026

Veteran Preference statements and military equivalency information are included. To claim Veteran Preference, email hrjob upon submission of your application. Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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