General Maintenance Tech II

State of South Carolina; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina on the Columbia campus is seeking a General Maintenance Technician II to perform skilled maintenance and repair across carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing areas.

The role emphasizes cross-functional service, independent work, and strong customer relations with campus staff. This full-time position comes with university benefits and a focus on maintaining safe, efficient facilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to use a computer.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff.
• Communicate both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled planned and corrective cross-functional maintenance and repair services including carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Support designated facilities on the Columbia campus.
• Maintain records of time, materials and services provided.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Time management

Oral and written communication

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Posting number: 9739731

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: General Maintenance Technician II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

General Maintenance Tech II Department: DAF Facilities MaintenanceAdvertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full TimeAbout UofSCFrom the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.Inclusive Excellence StatementAdvertised Job SummaryProvides 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.

Examples of duties

Knowledge/Skills/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 within the work place, 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.

Supplemental information

Job Close Date08/30/2026

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 30, 2026.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

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.