General Maintenance Tech III

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a General Maintenance Tech III to perform planned and corrective cross-functional maintenance across carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing for facilities on the Columbia campus.

Responsibilities include independent work, adherence to safety standards, and delivering reliable service to campus operations. A strong trades background and code knowledge are required for this role.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 5 years in a trades occupation including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing, with knowledge of national and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Provides guided planned and corrective maintenance and repair across multiple trades (carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing) for designated facilities on the Columbia campus.

Skills

Customer service skills

Independent work

Hazard awareness

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman certification in HVAC/plumbing/electrical

Job description

General Maintenance Tech III

Department: DAF Facilities Maintenance

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From 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.

Advertised 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work Independently and maintain functional awareness of typical hazards with in the work.Job Close Date09/13/2026

Preferred Qualifications

High school graduate and 5 years experience in a commercial or residential trades occupation including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing with knowledge of national and local code requirements for trades area. Journeyman certification in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical

Benefits Package

• 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.