About usYork County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.
The Culture and Heritage Commission (Commission) is York County’s appointed governing board for the Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM), the entity that operates York County-owned cultural resources. The Commission carries out its governance responsibilities through a Director, hired to manage the operations of CHM and its professional staff. The Commission’s role is critical in providing oversight and guidance as we plan for the future, manage the present and honor the past. Our board is a York County Commission comprised of 7 Commissioners who are appointed by the County Council and who volunteer their time, expertise and energy to guide this organization.
Mission: To communicate and preserve the natural and culture histories of the Carolina Piedmont, inspiring a lifetime of learning.
Vision: To create a community that greatly values natural, historic, and cultural resources.
Values: Authenticity: We ensure that the knowledge that we share is accurate and supported through credible documentation or eyewitness accounts.
Professionalism: We adhere to best practices of the museum field in the care of resources under our stewardship.
Meaningful Visitor Experiences: We strive to create memorable experiences enabling those we serve to walk away from our museums not only with new information but with inspiration that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
Respect for those we represent: As a cultural museum we tell the story of people from various backgrounds and life experiences both past and present. We have an obligation to tell their stories in a fair and balanced manner that fosters greater understanding of their unique perspectives.
Respect for our Natural World: As a natural history museum we have a responsibility to show respect for the natural world and to lead by example.
Transparency: We ensure our organizational meetings, documents, and records beyond those that pertain to our legal requirements or breach the trust of our donors are available to the public.
Stewardship: We recognize that all of our assets are held on behalf of the public good and that it is our responsibility to ensure that they are used wisely.
Donor Rights (Download PDF reader) : We believe all donors should be valued and informed. Promises should be delivered and expectations of confidentiality should be met to the fullest extent of the law.
About our opportunityWe are hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Building Technician with Culture & Heritage Museums. The purpose of this position is to provide operational support for the Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM) in its various locations including maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds keeping. Assists with the safety and security of CHM staff, visitors, and CHM physical assets. Serves as the operations department representative in the absence of the property manager.
Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 111: $20.40 - $24.48 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hours per week), occasional weekend and evening work required for special events and when responding to alarm calls or emergency facility situations.
Our Total Compensation Package:- Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities: - Keeps accurate and up-to-date inventory of all tools and supplies.
- Checks CHM vehicles for site trips and utilizes vehicles.
- Assists with the operations, housekeeping, and security of the assigned CHM sites and at CHM sponsored events, sometimes outside the regular operating hours.
- Performs construction and operation duties as needed for CHM to include historical preservation repairs under the guidelines of the Preservation Specialist.
- Performs minor plumbing work, including replacing fixtures, repairing flus valves, replacing wax rings, repairing faucets, and repairing drainage systems.
- Performs minor electrical work, including changing various bulbs, ballasts, fixtures, breakers, outlets and switches.
- Supervises adjunct laborers including volunteers, contracted tradespeople, and community service workers.
- Communicates with all CHM staff concerning the status of work orders, progress of work, etc., and assists with requests daily in the absence of the Property Manager.
- Acts as the second point of contact should alarm company need assistance
- Performs related work as assigned.
About youExperience and Education:- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- Three (3) years of maintenance and operations experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Americans Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years $20.0015-19 Years $25.0020-24 Years $30.0025-29 Years $35.0030-34 Years $40.0035-39 Years $45.0040+ Years $50.00 Parental Leave
Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child.
Bereavement Leave
Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child.
Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary: New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Day
May: Memorial Day
June: Juneteenth Day
July: Independence Day
September: Labor Day
November: Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving
December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Training: Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 4/26/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
