Building Trades Manager

Building Trades Manager

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.

• Are you an experienced Trades leader who enjoys guiding a skilled team while keeping critical USC's Residential Housing at peak performance?
• Do you take pride in planning repairs and refurbishing strategically—daily, seasonally, and long-term—rather than just reacting to problems?
• Can you confidently plan, direct, and oversee trades activities while providing hands‑on support when needed?

Provides the day-to-day leadership for Housing Department Building Trades unit. Primary responsibilities are to assist with planning small repairs, remodeling and refurbishing work, locksmith duties, execute the plans utilizing his team and other resources, provide necessary oversight to ensure work is completed on time, within budget and within the department's quality standards. This position is a working supervisor position and as such this position, in the performance of job duties, will require physical activities associated with the team overall needs and responsibilities.

This position will be a member of the department's after hour emergency response team (on‑call/call back). This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement weather.

• Provide leadership through short term and long‑range planning for the day-to-day work orders for both summer and traditional school year project work.
• Complete EPMS planning stages and reviews for all staff. Provide training to improve performance and ensure staff attends mandatory training.
• Responsible for tracking and reviewing weekly and monthly reports.
• As a Locksmith performs work requiring expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing different types of building locks.

• 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.

• Strong and diverse building trade's expertise.
• Excellent project and work planning, execution, closing out and reporting abilities.
• Great written and oral communication skills.

• Four years of supervisory experience managing staff and projects (concept to close out).

10/04/2026

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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