Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech (General Maintenance Technician I), Salary: $36,608 $44,845 per year, USC Facilities Administration. Under direct supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, performs trades related duties to accomplish facilities/equipment preventive maintenance, installations, construction and renovation tasks. May work in a crew or independently. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment & materials used in general building maintenance & construction trades applicable to the job. Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods & practices of the designated trades areas. Minimum requirements: Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: High school graduate or GED w/3 years experience in the Trades Worker field. Application deadline: September 2, 2026. USC is an Equal Opportunity Institution. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and no prior work 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: High school graduate or GED w/3 years experience in the Trades Worker field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment & materials used in general building maintenance & construction trades applicable to the job. Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods & practices of the designated trades areas.

Job Duties

Job Duty: Maintains plumbing inventory. Installs plumbing fixtures & repairs/modifies existing systems. Eliminates leaks by repacking/replacing faulty valves, fittings, pipe sections. Installs/repairs lavatories, toilets.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty: Responsible for campus wide, in-house, painting & drywall repairs in new & renovated areas. Performs routine repairs, installations, construction & renovation tasks including carpentry and masonry.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 35

Job Duty: Maintains vehicle fleet including busses, to ensure they are gassed, cleaned, washed, and maintained per manufacturer recommendations.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty: Performs/assists with a variety of simple preventive/corrective maintenance work on electrical units, appliances and equipment including changing lamps or filters, etc. as directed.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty: Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

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: No

Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date: 08/12/2026

Job Close Date: 09/02/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter. 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 September 2, 2026.

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.