HVAC Trades Specialist IV

HVAC Trades Specialist IV

Provides skilled preventative maintenance relating to HVAC and mechanical services for the Facilities Department of the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus E&G facilities using a campus wide equipment inventory, planning and scheduling processes, industry measures, metrics, and reports.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions):

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate and 5 years' experience in commercial maintenance and repair services relating to mechanical or HVAC systems with knowledge of national and local code requirements for trades area with journeyman certification in HVAC.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work independently, maintain functional awareness of typical hazards with in the work place, work within established resources, communicate both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided, organize, plan and prioritize work, and demonstrated ability to use a computer.

Job Close Date: 07/23/2026

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 July 23, 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

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.