What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Manager position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00794PO26
Job Family
Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function
Facilities Maintenance
USC Market Title
Maintenance Manager
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132136
Job Level
M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title)
Building Manager
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
University Libraries
Department
LIBR Administration
State Pay Range
G10
USC Market Range
MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401
Anticipated Hiring Range
$58,934 - $73,667
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday 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
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Benefits for FTE Positions
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
- In collaboration with Facilities Manager, coordinates custodial services, including for special events, to ensure cleanliness of University Libraries facilities and safety of building occupants. Meets on a regular basis with custodial management; discussing issues and concerns with Facilities; contacts Campus Police regarding deliberately damaged furnishings, stolen items, graffiti, and other vandalism; communicates with customers, meets with building liaisons and partners to hear and share concerns; serves as a proactive presence to staff, faculty, students, and visitors to ensure safety, security, and cleanliness.
- In coordination with the Facilities Manager, oversees the shipping and receiving functions for University Libraries. Supervises 2 FTEs, occasionally supplemented by students. This group delivers and receives mail, equipment, furniture and supplies, including donations and gifts. The group manages storage and disposal of surplus inventory, purchases equipment, tools and supplies for the Libraries, and maintains and provides vehicles for library faculty and staff.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 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
- Trades/Journey Certificate.
- Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience. An equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and complete work, effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Motivation to solve problems and take corrective actions and make quick decisions where appropriate. Ability to work effectively with guidance and a high level of autonomy.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and individually, to accomplish objectives, measure performance and improve deficiencies. Work within established guidelines and structures.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally with a wide variety of university staff and administrators. Ability to use personal computers and MS Office software.
Job Duties
Job Duty
In collaboration with the Facilities Manager, coordinates a planned and corrective maintenance program for reliable and cost-effective operations relating to all facility maintenance functions for University Libraries, which includes seven facilities, on and off campus, for a total of 386,448 square feet. Manages a variety of complex HVAC environments to ensure stable climate control for circulating and rare materials through planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting facility maintenance issues; in conjunction with Facilities personnel, estimating time and associated costs of service work; communicating with the University Libraries Assistant Dean, Director of Administrative Services or designee, and Facilities personnel (e.g., the Historic and Research Campus Managers; the area maintenance zone supervisors, the Call Center, and others); Ensuring that corrective measures have been provided for all identified problems or concerns; Developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; helping to ensure that all trades maintenance activities are well-planned, delivered and completed safely and effectively. Manages and completes all building related summer projects.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
In collaboration with Facilities Manager, coordinates custodial services, including for special events, to ensure cleanliness of University Libraries facilities and safety of building occupants. Meets on a regular basis with custodial management; discussing issues and concerns with Facilities; contacts Campus Police regarding deliberately damaged furnishings, stolen items, graffiti, and other vandalism; communicates with customers, meets with building liaisons and partners to hear and share concerns; serves as a proactive presence to staff, faculty, students, and visitors to ensure safety, security, and cleanliness.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
In coordination with the Facilities Manager, oversees the shipping and receiving functions for University Libraries. Supervises 2 FTEs, occasionally supplemented by students. This group delivers and receives mail, equipment, furniture and supplies, including donations and gifts. The group manages storage and disposal of surplus inventory, purchases equipment, tools and supplies for the Libraries, and maintains and provides vehicles for library faculty and staff.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Communicates with building liaisons, directors and department heads, faculty, and staff on a regular basis, bringing in senior management as necessary, to ensure regular, clear communication between University Libraries and Facilities. Provides a sense of responsive customer service, solving problems, and giving maintenance and custodial guidance and advice.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Prepares and analyzes reports and documents and prepares benchmark data and performance measurements for administration review including incidents, service requests, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, and summations of meetings and training attended to inform stakeholders about incidents, issues, and needs. Ensures correct charges are made to projects and service work; Determines if sub-contracted work is required; Provides management with necessary planning and scheduling information; to review trends.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Provides event room set up, support, and take-down for events held in University Libraries spaces. Works with both internal university and eternal service providers as needed. With the Administrative Coordinator and sponsoring department, ensures events run as expected. May include working outside of normal business hours as needed.
Essential Function
No
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Assists in coordination and execution of annual inventory.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Performs other duties as required for the daily operation of the library.
Essential Function
No
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
No
Hazardous weather category
Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
10/22/2026
Job Close Date
12/06/2026
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 December 6, 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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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214767
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Salary : $58,934 - $88,401