Zone Maintenance Supervisor

Posting Summary

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00079PO26 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Facilities Maintenance USC Market Title Maintenance Supervisor Link to USC Market Title (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Job Level T3 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title) Zone Maintenance Supervisor Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration State Pay Range G07 USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $ 54,263 $ 64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 - $54,263 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

* Standard working schedule :
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

* Must be willing to work on call rotation

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance

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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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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

Zone Maintenance Supervisor

* Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly?

* Do you enjoy planning, organizing, and leading a team to deliver high-quality work?

* Do you demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when addressing maintenance challenges?

* Can you balance independent decision-making with strong communication and collaboration?

The Zone Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily work of an assigned maintenance crew while clearly communicating maintenance objectives, expectations, and performance standards. This position provides hands-on leadership to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental goals. The role requires strong organizational and time-management skills, the ability to make sound independent decisions, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Primary duties include:

* Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, attendance oversight, and disciplinary actions.

* Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities to ensure timely and high-quality completion of tasks.

* Perform routine inspections of tools and equipment and coordinate the requisition of necessary tools and parts.

* Serve as a liaison between maintenance staff, area management, University Housing leadership, and other university departments.

* Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, including oversight of fan control units.

* Plan and oversee special projects, including material ordering, staffing coordination, and completion of quality assurance checks.

* Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency, weekend, or hazardous weather call-backs as required.

* This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Perks

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!

15 paid vacation days

15 paid sick days

13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)

An engaging and collaborative environment.

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…