Area Zone Maintenance

Area Zone Maintenance

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting Number - STA00211PO26

Job Family - Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Function - Facilities Maintenance

USC Market Title - Maintenance Tech

Job Level - T3 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title) - Area Zone Maintenance

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 - G07

USC Market Range - MRD - $44,296 - $54,263

Anticipated Hiring Range - $44,296 - $54,263

Location of Vacancy - Columbia, SC

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

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Advertised Job Summary - Area Zone Maintenance

Do you have knowledge of safety practices, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in building and maintenance work? Do you have experience diagnosing and repairing equipment and facility issues? Are you able to perform heavy manual labor and work in physically demanding conditions? Can you work effectively both independently and as part of a team?

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Area Maintenance Technician provides skilled, cross-functional maintenance and repair services for residence halls. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance in areas such as carpentry, locksmithing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and painting. Will complete assigned work orders, ensure efficient facility operations, and communicate follow-up needs to supervisors.

This role is designated as essential personnel during emergencies, including hazardous weather, and participates in an on-call rotation for after-hours response.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with major repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, HVAC equipment, and appliance repair.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on general building facilities and electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and communication systems.
• Provides maintenance support as needed in post-construction sites and in buildings affected by flooding or other damage.
• Conduct general and emergency repairs to equipment and facilities.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance tasks.
• Follow established safety practices and procedures.

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 - Knowledge of general maintenance. Trade School or Apprenticeship helpful.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Skilled in the use of various trade tools. Skilled in making general repairs and adjustments to equipment used in building and maintenance work. Ability to work independently in a service oriented environment subject to frequent changing priorities. Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to use judgment and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision. Ability to work on a ladder.

Job Duties

Job Duty - Under limited supervision, maintains and follows a safe, productive, cost effective and comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for constant reliable operations relating to all carpentry, locksmith, electrical, HVAC and plumbing needs within residence halls by receiving work orders, communicating with the Work Control Office, the supervisor, other facility employees and customers. Plans, inspects, verifies, communicates and troubleshoots assigned maintenance issues ensuring that all facility systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 30

Job Duty - Repair and perform preventive maintenance on general building facilities and electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and communication systems. Assist with major repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, HVAC equipment, and appliance repair. Assess remaining usefulness of equipment and make recommendations based on findings, equipment performance, and Work Management Guidelines. Perform necessary repair work, which may include temporary repairs sufficient to secure the systems and facilities until permanent repairs are feasible; notify appropriate personnel if further action is required; log all calls received and document action taken.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 20

Job Duty - Works within a team concept to deliver service that meets industry standards for quality and quantity of work performed. Provides maintenance support, when necessary, in post construction sites and flooded or otherwise damaged buildings. Works at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions. 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 - 15

Job Duty - Performs administrative related tasks to include completing and filling out work orders and incident reports as necessary to communicate needs and/or to indicate completed work assignments, accidents, equipment damage or failure and any other relevant issues. Requests and restocks supplies and equipment using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies. Properly uses and inspects equipment to include but not limited to ladders, drain routers, and hand tools. Reports faulty equipment to supervisor immediately for repair or replacement