What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument & Controls Tech II position at Inside Higher Ed?
Logo:
Posting Number:
STA00127PO26
Job Family:
Skilled Trades
Job Function:
HVAC Repair
USC Market Title:
HVAC Mechanic
Link To USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133891
Job Level:
T3 - Technical Support
Business Title (Internal Title):
Instrument & Controls Tech II
Campus:
Columbia
Work County:
Richland
College/Division:
Division of Administration and Finance
Department:
DAF Facilities Energy Management
State Pay Range:
G08
USC Market Range:
MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$48,726 - $59,689
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Work Schedule:
12 months
Other
Job Search Category:
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.
Advertised Job Summary:
Investigates and identifies energy conservation measures that can be implemented on campus. Also helps to implement, adjust, and maintain building setback scheduling campus wide. Aid and help in the installation, maintenance and calibration of chilled water, steam and electrical metering for monitoring and chargeback purposes. Works to improve general reliability of existing metering and controlling sensors in the building automation system and monitoring, identifying and probing issues as they may arise. Performs building retro-commissioning tasks that can be easily implemented to aid occupant comfort and/or reduce energy consumption. Troubleshoots building control issues and aids the Energy Management Services in complex problems. Works to optimize the performance of AHU, steam, and chilled water systems within their intended sequence of operations. Participates in the execution and quality control of campus building optimization projects.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience:
Evaluate, calibrate, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and test functions for campus utility meters, sensors (temperature / DP, Etc.) and monitoring equipment.
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage Of Time:
40
Job Duty:
Aid in the collection, review and approval of pertinent data and inspection(s), to ensure meters are operating effectively.
Percentage Of Time:
20
Job Duty:
Perform journey level work in designing, installing, maintaining, and operating pneumatic and digital instrumentation.
Percentage Of Time:
15
Job Duty:
Coordinate commissioning of control systems on new or renovation projects.
Percentage Of Time:
5
Job Duty:
Monitor, recommend modifications, and repair all components for pneumatic, PLC, and DDC systems.
Percentage Of Time:
10
Job Duty:
Read and interpret blueprints, assist engineering support team with technical issues, complete work orders using automated system, perform work tasks in a safe manner and report safety hazards
Job Duty:
Other duties as required.
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive:
No
Hazardous Weather Category:
Non-Essential
Number Of Vacancies:
1
Job Open Date:
03/03/2026
Job Close Date:
04/17/2026
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 April 17, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Quicklink For Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203056
EEO Statement:
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.
Posting Number:
STA00127PO26
Job Family:
Skilled Trades
Job Function:
HVAC Repair
USC Market Title:
HVAC Mechanic
Link To USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133891
Job Level:
T3 - Technical Support
Business Title (Internal Title):
Instrument & Controls Tech II
Campus:
Columbia
Work County:
Richland
College/Division:
Division of Administration and Finance
Department:
DAF Facilities Energy Management
State Pay Range:
G08
USC Market Range:
MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$48,726 - $59,689
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Work Schedule:
- Monday-Friday
- 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
12 months
Other
Job Search Category:
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.
Advertised Job Summary:
Investigates and identifies energy conservation measures that can be implemented on campus. Also helps to implement, adjust, and maintain building setback scheduling campus wide. Aid and help in the installation, maintenance and calibration of chilled water, steam and electrical metering for monitoring and chargeback purposes. Works to improve general reliability of existing metering and controlling sensors in the building automation system and monitoring, identifying and probing issues as they may arise. Performs building retro-commissioning tasks that can be easily implemented to aid occupant comfort and/or reduce energy consumption. Troubleshoots building control issues and aids the Energy Management Services in complex problems. Works to optimize the performance of AHU, steam, and chilled water systems within their intended sequence of operations. Participates in the execution and quality control of campus building optimization projects.
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.
- Driver’s License is required.
- Associate degree in a technical field and/or Graduation from an accredited college level program in Industrial Instrumentation or related studies.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and controls equipment.
Evaluate, calibrate, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and test functions for campus utility meters, sensors (temperature / DP, Etc.) and monitoring equipment.
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage Of Time:
40
Job Duty:
Aid in the collection, review and approval of pertinent data and inspection(s), to ensure meters are operating effectively.
Percentage Of Time:
20
Job Duty:
Perform journey level work in designing, installing, maintaining, and operating pneumatic and digital instrumentation.
Percentage Of Time:
15
Job Duty:
Coordinate commissioning of control systems on new or renovation projects.
Percentage Of Time:
5
Job Duty:
Monitor, recommend modifications, and repair all components for pneumatic, PLC, and DDC systems.
Percentage Of Time:
10
Job Duty:
Read and interpret blueprints, assist engineering support team with technical issues, complete work orders using automated system, perform work tasks in a safe manner and report safety hazards
Job Duty:
Other duties as required.
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive:
No
Hazardous Weather Category:
Non-Essential
Number Of Vacancies:
1
Job Open Date:
03/03/2026
Job Close Date:
04/17/2026
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 April 17, 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
Quicklink For Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203056
EEO Statement:
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.
Salary : $48,726 - $59,689