Housing Maintenance

Housing Maintenance

Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email. 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

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Housing team and help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming living environment for our students. In this essential role, you'll support the continuous care of university housing facilities and grounds through preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, and emergency response. Your expertise will help ensure our residential communities remain safe, comfortable, and operating at their best.

What You'll Do:

• Perform maintenance and repair work in carpentry, masonry, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Complete assigned work orders through the university's maintenance management system.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure the continued operation and safety of housing facilities.
• Perform minor repairs to interior walls, flooring, and exterior building finishes.
• Assist with installations, construction projects, and facility renovations.
• Maintain and properly use tools, equipment, materials, and supplies required for building maintenance activities.
• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance situations to protect facilities and ensure student safety.
• Secure affected areas and coordinate with Facilities and Housing staff regarding emergency repairs and follow-up actions.
• Work independently or collaboratively as part of a maintenance team to support campus housing operations.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of safety practices, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Skill in diagnosing issues and making both emergency and routine repairs and adjustments to maintenance equipment and building systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond effectively in urgent situations.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable, and student-focused residential community.

Why Join USCB?

At the University of South Carolina Beaufort, you'll become part of a close-knit campus community where your work directly contributes to student success and well-being. Every repair completed, project finished, and emergency resolved helps create a positive residential experience for students who call USCB home. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your skills make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Build your career while helping build an exceptional student experience at USCB. Apply today!

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of safety practices, tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in maintenance of buildings. Skills in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used in building and maintenance work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Job Duties

Job Duty - Performs maintenance and repair tasks in such areas as carpentry, masonry, electrical, and plumbing. Maintains equipment used in all parts of job. Works through work order system to complete orders as assigned.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 40

Job Duty - Troubleshoot and performs minor repairs on appliances, such as washer/dryer, kitchen appliances. Replaces as necessary. Repairs plumbing as needed including toilets, shower heads, and kitchen fixtures.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 40

Job Duty - Performs minor repairs to exterior finishes and interior walls, floors as needed.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 10

Job Duty - Responds to emergency repairs to provide protection of building and safety of students. Contacts appropriate Facilities and Housing staff to report emergency repairs. Secures facility until further assessment can be made to determine extent of repairs needed.

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 - 06/02/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - No

Special Instructions to Applicant - Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.

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

EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.