Electrician ; Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert; SUMTER Level 2

Position: Electrician I (#011388)Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2
Salary: $61,100.00 - $77,000.00 Annually
Location : Lee County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 011388
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Wateree
Opening Date: 01/23/2026
Closing Date: 2/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC12
Position Number:: 011388
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Work Schedule:

: Other
Pay Grade: GEN
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Hiring Range - Min.: $61,100.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,000.00
Opening Date: 01/23/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: NOTE:
This position is recruited through  only. You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website:  to be considered as an applicant for this position. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services  Employment.gov
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time:
Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM)
Hours/ Week: 37.50 hrs. Shift/

Work Schedule:

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Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on all electronic systems to include the fire alarms, fence security, PA, CCTV, electric locking and other systems relating to the electronic trade throughout SCDC facilities and institutions.
• Position requires extensive knowledge of electronic systems and equipment.
• Must be able to assist other trades as needed.
• Position involves 24-hours emergency on-call responsibility.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and five (5) years professional experience in the construction or repair of institutional electrical systems.

Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are…