Facilities Maintenance Technician - HVAC & Lead Staff

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

EAP

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform skilled trades and custodial duties for Housing & Residential Life facilities. You will train and supervise temporary and student staff while regularly inspecting and addressing repair needs.

The role requires familiarity with HVAC practices, reading plans, and strong communication skills to work with students, faculty, and administration. OSHA training is provided.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Housing Facilities Management.
• Familiar with HVAC maintenance and safety practices.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled trades and custodial duties for repairs and maintenance of Housing & Residential Life facilities.
• Provide training and supervision to temporary and student staff.
• Regularly inspect facilities and address repair and custodial issues promptly.

Skills

HVAC tools

Trades techniques

Tool use

Read plans/blueprints

HVAC practices

Read/write instructions

Communication

Work with students staff

OSHA training

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform skilled trades and custodial duties for Housing & Residential Life facilities. You will train and supervise temporary and student staff while regularly inspecting and addressing repair needs.

The role requires familiarity with HVAC practices, reading plans, and strong communication skills to work with students, faculty, and administration. OSHA training is provided.