PM Maintenance Supervisor

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

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 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 bachelors 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.

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).

Drivers 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 Drivers 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 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

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

Yes

Hazardous weather category:

Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

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

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting: EEO Statement:

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.