General Maintenance Tech II

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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 October 30, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

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

Basis 12 months

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Job Family:
Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Function:
Facilities Maintenance

USC Market

Title:

Maintenance Tech

Job Level: T2 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title):
General Maintenance Tech II

Campus:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Maintenance State

Pay Range: $40,269 $ 49,330 $ 58,390

Anticipated Hiring Range: $40,269 - $49,330

Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months

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Job Summary:

Provides skilled planned and corrective cross-functional maintenance and repair services including carpentry, HVAC , electrical, and plumbing for designated facilities on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina.

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Driver’s license required.

• Demonstrated ability to use a computer.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work independently, maintain functional awareness of typical hazards within the work place, work within established resources, communicate both orally and in writing, maintain…