Gen Maint Tech II- Night

Gen Maint Tech II
- Night

Posted at: University of South Carolina, Columbia

• Job Opening Number: STA
  00930PO25
• Job Family: Building and Grounds Maintenance
• Job Function: Facilities Maintenance
• Job Level: T2 - Technical Support
• Location: Columbia, SC
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Salary Range: $37,735 – $47,168
• Number of Vacancies: 2

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.

• Maintenance Program (50% time): Under limited supervision, maintains and implements a safe and effective corrective maintenance program for complex operations involving carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems within assigned buildings. Responsibilities include submitting, receiving, and accurately processing work orders; coordinating with supervisors and coworkers; planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and resolving facility maintenance issues. Ensures all facility systems remain in safe working order and compliant with applicable national and local codes while consistently demonstrating professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.
• Installation Coordination (15% time): Assists in coordinating the installation of new and modified maintenance systems under the direction of the supervisor. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and drawings; consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and subcontractors to provide information on existing systems that may be affected by construction or renovation projects; offering guidance on requirements for future projects; and troubleshooting new or modified systems to ensure proper functionality and compliance with operational standards.
• Customer Service (20% time): Provides exceptional customer service by taking personal initiative to identify and resolve issues whenever possible, while fostering strong communication and collaboration with building occupants and stakeholders. Develops and maintains effective customer service practices, including proactive communication, timely notifications, and participation in process reviews. Ensures that assigned facility systems and customer needs are met whenever possible; refers complex or escalated issues to the supervisor;
  
  and assists in planning and scheduling maintenance work with customers in advance to minimize disruptions.
• Administrative Support (10% time): Performs administrative tasks to support efficient maintenance operations, including maintaining and accurately completing daily time sheets in the CMMS and HCM systems, and recording detailed notes on all work performed across related systems. Assists with facilities inventory control by requesting, receiving, and monitoring maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and external vendors, following established procurement policies and procedures.
  
  Participates in meetings and training sessions related to customer service, safety, and continuous improvement to support departmental goals and professional development.
• Other Duties (5% time): Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum required education and experience: 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.
• Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Driver’s license required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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 with in the workplace, work within established resources.
  • Communicate both orally and in writing; maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided; organize, plan and prioritize work.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.