Farm Mechanic III - 60025877

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

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This position provides the Agency with a skilled professional responsible for repairing and maintaining all Agency-owned or leased machinery, equipment, and vehicles. The employee will work alongside student workers and must be able to delegate appropriate tasks, supervise their work, and maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Organize shop and machinery storage areas and maintain accurate inventory records. Organize, clean , repair, purchase, inventory, and properly use all tools required for assigned work. Diagnose, repair, maintain, operate, and keep all equipment, machinery, and vehicles in clean working order. Keep accurate, organized, and transferable records of all work performed, parts inventories, services completed , and projected service intervals. Communicate with multiple departments within the Agency to ensure adequate supplies of all necessary parts, tools , fluids, oils, consumables, tires, components, and hardware are maintained in sufficient quantities to support daily operations. Work collaboratively with students, teachers, farm staff, maintenance staff, and other personnel on mechanically related tasks as needed. Operate machinery and perform farm-related tasks as needed. Perform other duties as needed or required. Experience in repairing and maintaining farm machinery and vehicles is required. Must have working knowledge of common agricultural engine types, including diesel, gasoline, two-stroke, four-stroke, and propane systems. A valid driver's license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, including motors, components, hoses, and attachments. Welding skills and ability to perform equipment-repair welds. Proficiency with tools, safety equipment, electrical systems, diagnostics, tires, and parts purchasing/cataloging.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. ASE, EETC, or AWS welding certifications preferred. The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), 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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.