Job Description

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.
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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu. 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 2 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
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated ability to use a computer.
Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff.
Ability to work independently, maintain functional awareness of typical hazards with in the work place, work within established resources.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided, organize, plan and prioritize work.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Under limited supervision, maintains and follows a safe, corrective maintenance program for complex operations relating to all carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing needs with in assigned buildings by receiving work orders; communicating with the Call Center and the supervisor. Duties include planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and problem solving assigned facility maintenance issues. Ensure that all facility systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes 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 maintenance related systems at the supervisor’s direction to include but not limited to reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings; consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors to provide information on existing systems that may be affected during a project and advice on requirements for future construction projects; and troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning of the system.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Provides customer service by taking personal initiative to identify and correct any problems possible while 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; and 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 20
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 Facilities inventory control by requesting, receiving and monitoring maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures; and attending meetings and training events related to customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.