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Area Zone Maintenance

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Other
POSTED ON 10/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2025
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.
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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.
Knowledge of general maintenance. Trade School or Apprenticeship helpful.
  • 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.


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.

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