PM Trades Specialist IV – HVAC Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00383PO25

Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function HVAC Repair
USC Market Title HVAC Mechanic to USC Market Title /titles/133888
Job Level T2

• Technical Support
  Business Title (Internal Title) PM Trades Specialist IV
• HVAC
  Campus Columbia
  Work County Richland
  College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
  Department DAF Facilities Maintenance
  State Pay Band 5
  Approved Starting Salary $45,133
  Advertised Salary Range $45,133
• 56,416
  Location of Vacancy SC
  Part/Full Time Full Time
  Hours per Week 37.

5
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
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 Provides skilled preventative maintenance relating to HVAC and mechanical services for the Facilities Department of the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus E&G facilities using a campus wide equipment inventory, planning and scheduling processes, industry measures, metrics, and reports.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 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 Driver’s License required.
Preferred Qualifications High school graduate and 5 years experience inmercial maintenance and repair services relating to mechanical or HVAC systems with knowledge of national and local code requirements for trades area with journeyman certification in HVAC.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work independently, maintain functional awareness of typical hazards with in the work place, work within established resources,municate both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided, organize, plan and prioritize work. Demonstrated ability to use aputer.
Job Duties
Job Duty Performs preventative maintenance relating to HVAC and mechanical needs including but not limited to vibration analysis, filters, belts, lubrication, hoods, pumps, pump motors, fans, and fan motors by receiving and performing assigned work including repairs;municating with the managers, supervisor, planner/scheduler, co-workers, and the Call Center; following the guidelines and direction; planning, inspecting, verifying, and problem solving assigned issues; ensuring that corrective measures have been provided; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well-planned, delivered andpleted; ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations; ensuring that all systems are in safe working order andpliant with national and local codes and regulations; and exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty Following the supervisor’s direction, assists with facilities campus wide inventory of building and structure equipment by physically determining the type and location of equipment; bar coding equipment using electronic mechanism; entering inventory and service data needs in a master database; taking part in the updating of inventory every six months; using an equipment condition and estimated life expectancy projection by priority report; providing input for a recurring inventory of parts and supplies to support all planned activities for uing work quarters; andmunicating with the PM Manager, Planner & Scheduler, supervisor, and various other departmental personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Assists the

EMS/HVAC

unity of a University-wide HVAC program for corrective and planned maintenance by planning, inspecting, verifying, and troubleshooting related issues;municating with the

EMS/HVAC

manager, EMS and HVAC supervisors, area maintenance personnel, and the Call Center; using assigned work orders; performing physical HVAC repair work; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well

• planned, delivered andpleted; ensuring work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations; ensuring that systems are in safe working order and arepliant with the national and local codes and regulations; and exhibiting a professional demeanor including conduct, appearance, and work practices.

Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Gains an understanding and assists with departmental performance measures by preparing for work sampling studies and site inspections; identifying equipment inspected and equipment needing replacement; providing input to determine if the prioritized listing of PM activities was met; and noting equipment run time versus down time.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Performs administrative tasks includingpleting accurate timesheets and leave requests; attending meetings and training events related to EMS Controls, preventative maintenance performance measures and metrics, bar coding inventory equipment, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement; and providing information for management review and reporting.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Other duties as required.
Essential Function Yes
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 05/20/2025
Job Close Date 07/04/2025
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 July 4, 2025.