General Maintenance Tech III

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00577PO26


Job Family
Building and Grounds Maintenance


Job Function
Facilities Maintenance


USC Market Title
Maintenance Tech


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Job Level
T3 - Technical Support


Business Title (Internal Title)
General Maintenance Tech III


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Division of Administration and Finance


Department
DAF Facilities Maintenance


State Pay Range
G07


USC Market Range
MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229


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


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Work Schedule

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

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


Provides 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.

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

• Driver's License required

Preferred 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 electrical

Knowledge/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 with in the work.

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, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing needs within assigned buildings by receiving work orders;
• Communicating with the Call Center and the supervisor;
• Planning, inspecting, verifying, Communicating, and problem solving assigned maintenance issues;
• Ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
• Ensuring that all facility systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations while exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
50


Job Duty

• Assists with the coordination of the installation of new and modified welding work including but not limited to reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings;
• Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors;
• Reviewing construction areas for welding requirements;
• Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements;
• Actual fabrication, installation or modification or the supervision of same;
• Communication of expected installation or modification work with necessary personnel;
• Compliance with industry standards and codes to assure proper functioning of the system.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty

• Provides customer service by taking personal initiative to identify and correct any problems possible;
• Developing strong customer service practices including customer communication and involvement, notifications, and process reviews;
• Ensuring that assigned facility systems and customer needs are met whenever possible;
• Referring higher level, problematic situations to the supervisor;
• Assisting the department with ensuring that any planned or corrective maintenance work is planned and scheduled with customers in advance when possible.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty

• Performs administrative tasks including maintaining and completing accurate daily time sheets, records on all scheduled and emergency repairs performed on various related systems, assists with the Facility Services inventory control by requesting, receiving and monitoring maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures;
• Attending meetings and training events related to customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty

• As the lead crew member and back up supervisor, supervises and ensures the work of the assigned Area Maintenance Crew is performed by prioritizing and scheduling work to be conducted;
• Securing location;
• Giving work assignments and ensuring performance of outside personnel when necessary;
• Assigning specific maintenance duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


Perform other related duties as assigned.

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
Yes


Hazardous weather category
Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
07/31/2026


Job Close Date
09/13/2026


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 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

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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.