Coastal Housing Maintenance Tech – Student-Focused Facilities

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

SC retirement plan

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is seeking a Housing Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team, ensuring residence halls remain safe, functional, and welcoming for students in the Lowcountry.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repair appliances and plumbing, and help with general maintenance tasks, renovations, and work orders to support student life and campus operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or one or more skilled trades.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs throughout university housing facilities.
• Troubleshooting and repairing residential appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
• Performing plumbing repairs, including toilets, sinks, shower fixtures, faucets, and drains.
• Completing general maintenance work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, and minor renovations.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests through the university's computerized work order system.
• Assisting with room renovations, installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Inspecting housing facilities to identify maintenance concerns before they become larger issues.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform daily responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Working independently or as part of a collaborative facilities team to deliver exceptional service to students and campus partners.
• Helping maintain the overall appearance, safety, and operational readiness of university housing facilities and surrounding grounds.

Skills

Safety practices

Troubleshooting

Heavy manual labor

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is seeking a Housing Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team, ensuring residence halls remain safe, functional, and welcoming for students in the Lowcountry.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repair appliances and plumbing, and help with general maintenance tasks, renovations, and work orders to support student life and campus operations.