General Maintenance Tech III

General Maintenance Tech IIIProvides skilled planned and corrective cross-functional maintenance and repair services including carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing for designated facilities on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina.Minimum and Additional RequirementsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities- Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work independently and maintain functional awareness of typical hazards within the work.Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications- High school graduate and 5 years experience in a commercial or residential trades occupation including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing with knowledge of national and local code requirements for trades area.- Journeyman certification in HVAC, plumbing, or electricalAdditional CommentsJob Close Date09/13/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions 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 14, 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