Area Zone Maintenance

Area Zone Maintenance Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time:
Full Time

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.

Area Zone Maintenance - Do you have knowledge of safety practices, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in building and maintenance work? - Do you have experience diagnosing and repairing equipment and facility issues? - Are you able to perform heavy manual labor and work in physically demanding conditions? - Can you work effectively both independently and as part of a team?

We Have the Job for You!

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Area Zone Maintenance Technician provides skilled preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance services for residence halls on USC's Columbia campus. This position performs cross‑functional work in carpentry, locksmithing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and painting; troubleshoots advanced maintenance issues; completes and documents assigned work orders; and communicates needed follow‑up to the supervisor. The Area Maintenance Technician is designated as essential personnel during inclement weather and other emergencies and participates in an on‑call rotation for after‑hours emergency response.

• Maintain and follow a safe, productive, cost effective and comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for constant reliable operations relating to all carpentry, locksmith, electrical, HVAC and plumbing needs within residence halls by receiving work orders, communicating with the Work Control Office, the supervisor, other facility employees and customers.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on general building facilities and electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and communication systems. Assist with major repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, HVAC equipment, and appliance repair.
• Works within a team concept to deliver service that meets industry standards for quality and quantity of work performed.
• Performs administrative related tasks to include completing and filling out work orders and incident reports as necessary to communicate needs and/or to indicate completed work assignments, accidents, equipment damage or failure and any other relevant issues.

• 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.

• Skilled in the use of various trade tools.
• Skilled in making general repairs and adjustments to equipment used in building and maintenance work.
• Ability to work independently in a service oriented environment subject to frequent changing priorities.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to use judgment and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision. Ability to work on a ladder.

• Knowledge of general maintenance.
• Trade School or Apprenticeship helpful.

11/02/2026

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