HVAC Supervisor

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00506PO26


Job Family
Skilled Trades


Job Function
HVAC Repair


USC Market Title
HVAC Mechanic


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Job Level
T3 - Technical Support


Business Title (Internal Title)
HVAC Supervisor


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support


Department
SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration


State Pay Range
G08


USC Market Range
MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653


Anticipated Hiring Range
$48,726 - $70,653


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
40


Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Will be required to work on call rotation

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Trades/Maintenance

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

HVAC Supervisor

• Are you an HVAC leader who enjoys guiding a skilled team while keeping critical systems running at peak performance?
• Do you take pride in planning maintenance strategically-daily, seasonally, and long-term-rather than just reacting to problems?
• Can you confidently plan, direct, and oversee maintenance activities while providing hands-on support when needed?

Position Summary:

University of South Carolina HVAC department supports USC Housing by operating and maintaining the university's Central Equipment and associated systems and controls. This full-time position within the Facilities Operations department supervises the resources and staff who provide on-site HVAC repair and maintenance services for assigned systems and/or buildings. The HVAC Supervisor plans, directs and oversees all work activities and maintenance technicians, which follow a daily and seasonal plan for maintenance services. The supervisor is also responsible for providing staff training and on-site assistance as needed.
This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement weather.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the management of campus HVAC systems and associated resources
• Oversee, review and/or comment on new project proposals and documents from the USC Construction and Renovation Dept. to ensure industry best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainability
• Perform and/or oversee necessary cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities to ensure necessary data is available to make effective data-driven decisions for our organization.
• Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program 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

• Proven experience in HVAC building automation system(s), managing HVAC building automation systems - preferably Johnson Controls Metasys systemss, computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and knowledge of safety measures and occupational hazards of the trades.
• Experience working in a large university/college maintenance operation or multi-building operation, plumbing, sheet metal, and/or electrical trades.
• Experience using MS Office, including Outlook and Excel.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of HVAC Controls and EMS systems, knowledge of mechanical equipment, pumping and steam systems, chilled and hot water systems as well as a sound knowledge of air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, electrical and other related trades.
• Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties.
• Must have the ability to lead by example, solve problems, take initiative to provide services, develop strong customer relationships, measure cost and performance, keep accurate records, communicate effectively.
• Develop proper procedures, define actions to resolve specific problem situations, communicate to supervisor and management; and prepare reports.

Job Duties


Job Duty


Assist the management of campus HVAC systems and associated resources

• Effectively manage available staff, material and service resources towards campus priorities ensuring HVAC system reliability.
• Assist with the management of the campus JCI control system as it relates to HVAC.
• Assist with Preventive Maintenance operations to reduce reactive maintenance and further ensure HVAC system reliability by developing and implementing a plan for the ongoing maintenance.
• Repair and replacement of units in compliance with University standards in furtherance of the university's mission.
• Directly supervises HVAC technicians and any related support technicians.
• Ensures compliance with industry best practices for maintenance, safety and installation of HVAC equipment.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
60


Job Duty


Project/Modification work
• Oversee, review and/or comment on new project proposals and documents from the USC Construction and Renovation Dept. to ensure industry best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainability.
• Review, coordinate and oversee new minor HVAC modification projects including but not limited to, replacements, refurbishments, and new installations.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Perform and/or oversee necessary cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities to ensure necessary data is available to make effective data-driven decisions for our organization.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems. Ensure affected customers are appropriately informed of activities that impact their operations.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


Performs other related duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on-call rotation.

Essential Function
Yes


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
No


Hazardous weather category
Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
08/03/2026


Job Open Date
07/06/2026


Job Close Date
09/01/2026


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 September 01, 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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