What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Tech III position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00577PO26 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Facilities Maintenance USC Market Title Maintenance Tech Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132155 Job Level T3 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title) General Maintenance Tech III Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Maintenance State Pay Range G07 USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 - $54,263 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule - Standard working schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
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.
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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 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 required
- High school graduate and 5 years experience in a commercial or residential trades occupation including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing with knowledge of national and local code requirements for trades area.
- Journeyman certification in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical
- Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work Independently and maintain functional awareness of typical hazards with in the work.
Job Duties
Job Duty - Under limited supervision, maintains and follows a safe, productive, cost effective, and comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for constant reliable operations relating to all carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing needs within assigned buildings by receiving work orders;
- Communicating with the Call Center and the supervisor;
- Planning, inspecting, verifying, Communicating, and problem solving assigned maintenance issues;
- Ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
- Ensuring that all facility systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations while exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.
- Assists with the coordination of the installation of new and modified welding work including but not limited to reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings;
- Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors;
- Reviewing construction areas for welding requirements;
- Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements;
- Actual fabrication, installation or modification or the supervision of same;
- Communication of expected installation or modification work with necessary personnel;
- Compliance with industry standards and codes to assure proper functioning of the system.
- Provides customer service by taking personal initiative to identify and correct any problems possible;
- 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;
- Assisting the department with ensuring that any planned or corrective maintenance work is planned and scheduled with customers in advance when possible.
- 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 Facility Services inventory control by requesting, receiving and monitoring maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures;
- Attending meetings and training events related to customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.
- As the lead crew member and back up supervisor, supervises and ensures the work of the assigned Area Maintenance Crew is performed by prioritizing and scheduling work to be conducted;
- Securing location;
- Giving work assignments and ensuring performance of outside personnel when necessary;
- Assigning specific maintenance duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes Hazardous weather category Essential 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.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 07/31/2026 Job Close Date 09/13/2026 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 September 14, 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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Salary : $54,263 - $64,229