Swing Shift Area Maintenance Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00053PO25

Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function Facilities Maintenance
USC Market Title Maintenance Supervisor to USC Market Title /titles/132154
Job Level T3 – Technical Support
Business Title (Internal Title) Swing Shift Area Maintenance
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department SAAS Housing Facility Management
State Pay Band 5
Approved Starting Salary $45,133
Advertised Salary Range $45,133 – $50,000
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule Monday through Friday 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Hours may vary occasionally based on the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months 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 andprehensive 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 abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities 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 . 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 Swing Shift Area Maintenance is the first responder for after hour emergencies (maintenance and custodial). This position works independently and required to make decisions which affect our student’s living conditions and safety. This position provides multi-trade skilled maintenance and repair services during emergency situations and with scheduled planned work. Basic knowledge and skills in carpentry, locksmith, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing formercial residential properties. This position is required to maintain residence halls on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies. Work hours are Monday thru Friday 2:00pm to 10:30 pm.
The Specialist provides multi-trade skilled maintenance and repair services during emergencies and with scheduled planned work. Basic knowledge and skills in carpentry, locksmith, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing formercial residential properties. This position is required to maintain residence halls on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina.

Perks:

Some of the BEST benefits you can find!

Work-Life-Balance:

Full-time pay with a 40 hour work week
Generous paid time off
An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment
You’ll enjoy the historic beauty of the University of South Carolina campus, surrounded by amenities, so you’ll love w you work!
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 equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications 8 years maintenance experience or equalbination of formal trade school and experience. Minimum of one year supervisory experience.
Previous Higher Ed/College campus experience is a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Skilled in the use of various trade tools. Skilled with investigation, troubleshooting and 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 University and Departmental policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability tomunicate effectively. Ability to use judgment and initiative toplete routine work without constant supervision. Ability to work on a ladder. Ability to plan work andmunicate maintenance objectives. Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
Job Duties
Job Duty Observes and maintains an updated knowledge of all safety practices and procedures to ensurepliance with OSHA, DHEC, EPA, manufacture guidelines and University and Housing policies. Implements methods to organize work and ensures high quality work is beingpleted within established priorities/time. Plans special project work to include planning and ordering materials and thepletion of quality insurance checks.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, colleagues, guests and supervisors regarding all maintenance concerns or needs. Exhibits professionalism in conduct, appearance and work practices. Creates and implements long range and short range planning for preventative maintenance plans. Communicates thepletion of quality assurance inspection with stakeholders. Conducts majority of work during night and weekend hours. Responsible for after hour emergencies, timelypletion, and professional response. Conducts blood borne pathogen custodial cleanup.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Performs administrative related tasks to includepleting work orders and incident reports as necessary tomunicate needs and/or to indicatepleted work assignments, accidents, equipment damage or failure and any other relevant issues. Requests and restocks supplies and equipment using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies. Properly uses and inspects equipment to include but not limited to ladders, routers and hand tools. Reports faulty equipment to supervisor immediately for repair or replacement.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Works within a team concept to deliver service that meets industry standards for quality and quantity of work performed. Provides maintenance support when necessary in post-construction sites and flooded or otherwise damaged buildings. Works at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Under limited supervision (after hours), investigates, troubleshoots maintenance and custodial emergencies to determine root of problem then makes final repairs, temporary repairs to move it to a non-emergency status or calls for additional assistance. Performs and plans maintenance work while maintaining and following safety practices and adhering to work management guidelines. Performs and plans routine work on buildingponents and equipment that evolves carpentry, locksmith, electrical, HVAC and plumbing within residence halls. Maintainsmunication with supervisor and with the rest of Operations through properly, accurately and timelypleting work orders.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 50
Job Duty Performs other duties as assigned.
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 02/16/2025
Job Open Date 01/22/2025
Job Close Date 04/13/2025
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 March 15, 2025.
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
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