Zone Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 6935419
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 02/23/2026
Closing Date: 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC45
Position Number:: 6935419
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 02/23/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at  Google Chrome must be used as the preferred internet browser to enter the applicant portal. Quick Link (Place in Browser):
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Zone Maintenance Supervisor

Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

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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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan work of a crew and communicate maintenance objectives.

• Ability to work independently in a service oriented environment, subject to frequently changing priorities.

• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

• Ability to understand and apply…