UNIV - Grounds and Maintenance Technician - Office of Parking Management

Job Description Summary

The Grounds and Maintenance Technician at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Office of Parking Management is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of 6 parking garages, 45 surface lots, 67 gated lanes and 8 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.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC002126 Parking Management

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-03

Pay Range

27,510.00 - 39,207.50 - 50,905.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

35%

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.

35%

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 empty trash cans, collect litter and debris, and address 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.

15%

Work involves using tools such as safety gear, post hole diggers, sledgehammers, cordless drills, shovels, push brooms for basic repairs.

5%

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.

5%

Collaborate closely with the Community Service and Patient Visitor units within the Office of Parking Management to address both operational and maintenance needs. Assist with construction project and storm preparation as well as efforts to ensure both internal offices and external booths are maintained.

5%

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.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

One year of trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Some positions require a commercial driver's license. Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.

MUSC 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. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Continuous)
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. (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. (Infrequent)
Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent)
Possess good grip strength. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both hands/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. (Frequent)
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, assisted. (Frequent)
Ability to carry objects on plane, on ladders, up stairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs, unassisted. (Frequent)