PM Maintenance Supervisor

University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Full Time

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00654PO25 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Facilities Maintenance USC Market Title Maintenance Supervisor Link to USC Market Title Job Level T4 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title) PM Maintenance Supervisor Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Maintenance State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $49,396 Advertised Salary Range $49,396 - $61,745 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday

2:00pm-10:30pm

Friday

9:00am-5:30pm

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.

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

Supervises a comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program relating to facility maintenance in assigned buildings for a second shift including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing functions that serve the facilities occupied by the Department of Justice.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 4 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

Must be able to complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma and 7 years experience in specialized trades area; or in a diversified building or vehicle maintenance, or construction activity. Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have the ability to lead by example, solve problems, take initiative to provide services, develop strong customer relationships, measure cost and performance, keep accurate records, communicate effectively, develop proper procedures, define actions to resolve specific problem situations, communicate to management, and prepare reports.
Must be able to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates.
Must possess good leadership abilities, good interpersonal skills and the ability to interface and work well with subordinates, peers, outside departments and other business professionals.
Must have ability to operate computer systems and their respected software for providing facility management reports.

Job Duties

Job Duty

As a working supervisor, establishes, maintains and monitors a comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance schedule for constant reliable operations relating to all maintenance including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC , and plumbing functions in assigned buildings by planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting facility maintenance issues.
Estimating time and associated costs of service work;
Assigning work orders;
Communicating with the DOJ staff;
Ensuring that corrective measures have been provided for all identified facility problems or concerns;
Developing and maintaining strong customer service practices including customer involvement, communication, notifications, and process reviews;
Ensuring that all trades maintenance activities are well-planned, delivered and completed in the safest and most effective manner possible; and ensuring that systems are in safe working order and are compliant with national and local codes and regulations while exhibiting a professional demeanor.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty

Supervises maintenance personnel in assigned buildings that are responsible for maintaining the carpentry, electrical, mechanical HV AC, plumbing and painting functions by assigning specific maintenance duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications;
Ensuring that employees plan and schedule work with customers on a weekly basis;
Reviewing their work assignments and holding them accountable to satisfactory performance; monitoring labor hours and materials expended; ensuring that work tasks are performed in a safe, productive, and cost effective manner;
Providing direction, leadership, motivation, and on the job training;
Completing Employee Performance Management System documents;
Ensuring the accurate submission of daily time sheets and records on all scheduled and maintenance tasks performed;
Reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips while using various computer equipment and software.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Communicates with building occupants, DOJ leadership and other department staff in assigned buildings on a regular basis, bringing in upper management when necessary, in order to provide support, research issues, and enhance the image of Facility Services with University personnel by providing a sense of immediate customer service, solving problems, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and giving maintenance guidance and advice.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Assists with the Facility Services inventory control by monitoring, ordering, receiving and verifying maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Provides information for management review and reporting including incidents, work orders, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, and position management information in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information, to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs;
Review trends;
Share best practices and resolve problems within the service areas.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Attends meetings and training events in order to gain knowledge of and apply continuous improvement principles and concepts including process mapping, defining measurement objectives, and researching and discussing best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned

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 Yes Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 08/12/2025 Job Close Date 09/25/2025 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 September 25, 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
Professional Development Opportunities

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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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

- Do you have job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
yes
no
- Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes
No
- Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
Yes
No

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