Maintenance Technicians for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Mechanic Experience7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years16%Current company
Continental Tire
SJI Maintenance40+hours Tyson Foods IncTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years28%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Maintenance Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $54,266 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,248 – $83,547 yearly
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Maintenance technician/Operator/Machine Operator/ Computer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLowboyIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCertified Substitute Teacher
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Electrical Safety ManagementElectrical SystemsElectrical ExperienceDriver's LicenseElectrical Safety ProceduresSafety Procedures for High-Voltage Work+6 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMulti-Craft Maintenance Technician
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
IAT Level IICompTIA Advanced Security PractitionerCompTIA Linux+DoD 8570CompTIA Security+Driver's License+1 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOhmmeterHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSchematicsMaintenance Technician II
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationCFC Universal CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRefrigerationMechanical Maintenance
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMeasuring InstrumentsIndustrial Maintenance Technician
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aWelding CertificationCDL BCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceLift TruckForklift
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What's the average time to fill a maintenance technician role?
The average time to fill a maintenance technician role is 70 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do maintenance technicians tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a maintenance technician include: communication skills, mechanic experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a maintenance technician?
Common licenses or certifications for maintenance technicians include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Aerial Lift Certification.
What are some job titles related to maintenance technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to maintenance technicians include: maintenance technician II, certified substitute teacher and multi-craft maintenance technician.
What level of education is common for a maintenance technician?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a maintenance technician in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a maintenance technician?
Most maintenance technicians have 16 years of professional experience.
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