HSC Supervisor

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00386PO26


Job Family
Skilled Trades


Job Function
Boiler Maintenance


USC Market Title
Steam/CHW Supv


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Job Level
M0 - Managerial


Business Title (Internal Title)
HSC Supervisor


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Division of Administration and Finance


Department
DAF Facilities Energy Plant


State Pay Range
G10


USC Market Range
MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669


Anticipated Hiring Range
$48,726 - $59,689


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
40


Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Other

About USC


About University of South Carolina


From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement


The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions


The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description


Advertised Job Summary


The Health Science Complex Supervisor manages the daily operation and maintenance of the University of South Carolina's five Central Energy Facilities operating on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, providing steam, chilled water, and electricity to Columbia campus buildings including the responsibility of the overall safe, efficient and reliable operation of sophisticated high pressure steam boilers, chilled water, and steam-generating equipment with an approximate value of over 32 million dollars

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates leadership abilities and the ability to read and interpret written and printed instructions, charts, and job-related manuals, while maintaining legible written records and reports.
• Possesses general knowledge of mechanical and piping systems, as well as basic knowledge of electrical and other trades.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, scheduling, problem-solving, and team-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex duties concurrently.
• Exhibits effective oral and written communication skills and can prioritize work activities in alignment with departmental goals while meeting time constraints and working within resource limitations.
• Able to assess the training needs of subordinate employees, make fact-based decisions, and build positive customer relationships.
• Projects a positive image that fosters high morale, team spirit, confidence, usefulness, and purpose.

Job Duties


Job Duty

• Assures the proper, efficient, safe, and reliable operation and maintenance of all campus boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, back-up/emergency electrical generators, and process piping systems as well as associated auxiliary equipment by initiating and overseeing emergency and planned maintenance and scheduling repairs
• Estimating time and costs for service work;
• Problem solving issues that are identified with systems that are not in safe working order;
• Ensuring compliance with national and local codes and regulations;
• Contracting with subcontractors when necessary;
• Meeting with regulatory personnel.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty

• Under the direction and leadership of the Energy Production Operations Manager, manages the operation and maintenance of five USC Central Energy Facilities producing steam and chilled water by planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting energy facility issues;
• Communicating with the Energy Production Operations Manager and other facility maintenance personnel;
• Ensuring that corrective measures have been provided for all identified energy plant problems or concerns;
• Developing and maintaining strong customer service practices including customer involvement, communication, notifications, and process reviews;
• Ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
• Ensuring that all energy plant activities are well-planned, scheduled and coordinated.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
30


Job Duty

• Supervises energy plant personnel that are responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing the energy plants by assigning specific duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications;
• Reviewing their work assignments and holding them accountable to satisfactory performance; monitoring labor hours and materials expended;
• Ensuring that work tasks are performed in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner;
• Providing direction, leadership, motivation, and on the job training;
• Completing Employee Performance Management System documents;
• Submitting records on all scheduled and maintenance tasks performed;
• Assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities;
• Reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips while using various computer equipment and software;
• As necessary, advising and instructing other trades supervisors and maintenance personnel in the operation and maintenance of Energy Facility systems and equipment.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20


Job Duty

• Prepares, analyzes, and maintains reports and documents for upper management review including daily energy plant operations efficiency and issues in need of review, time and labor studies, incidents, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information;
• To keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs;
• To meet DHEC operating permit requirements; to review trends;
• To share best practices and resolve problems.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty

• Oversee the chemical water treatment process for boilers,
• cooling towers, 10 chillers and other associated distribution piping and equipment systems by reviewing daily operational test data;
• taking corrective action; and reporting to management when deficiencies are noted.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty

• Performs administrative tasks by assisting with the Facilities inventory control by monitoring, ordering, receiving and verifying maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures;
• Attending meetings and training events relating to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5


Job Duty

• Assists with the coordination of capital projects related activities including the installation of new and modified systems and related equipment by assisting in the design of plans and specifications;
• Assisting with the solicitation of bids and selection of contractors;
• Reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings; consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors; assisting with the approval process of new construction plans based on USC standards;
• Providing information on existing systems that may be affected during a project;
• Advising on requirements for future construction projects;
• Reviewing construction requirements;
• Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements; communication of expected installation or modification work;
• Troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning of the system; monitoring the contract and the work delivery;
• Providing leadership and direction to assigned contractors;
• Conducting final inspection of project prior to closing out contract;
• Notifying Accounting for approval of final payment;
• When necessary, actual installation or modification of systems or the supervision of same.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5


Job Duty


Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required

Essential Function
No


Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
Yes


Hazardous weather category
Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
05/29/2026


Job Close Date
07/13/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant


Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 13, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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