HVAC Supervisor

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15 vacation days

15 sick days

13 holidays

Engaging environment

Job summary

University of South Carolina’s HVAC department maintains central equipment and controls, supervising staff who provide on-site repair and maintenance services across buildings. This full‑time role oversees daily and seasonal planning, ensuring efficient operations and staff training.

The position is essential during inclement weather, with opportunities to influence project proposals and cost management while collaborating with campus customers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC Controls and EMS systems; HVAC building automation systems experience preferred.
• Experience with large university maintenance operations or multi-building setups.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management of campus HVAC systems and resources.
• Oversee project proposals to ensure best practices for efficiency and maintainability.
• Perform cost accounting, time reporting, work orders, and purchasing to enable data-driven decisions.
• Coordinate with customers, staff, and leadership on HVAC activities.

Skills

HVAC Controls

EMS systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

HVAC Supervisor

Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

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

• Are you an HVAC leader who enjoys guiding a skilled team while keeping critical systems running at peak performance?
• Do you take pride in planning maintenance strategically—daily, seasonally, and long‑term—rather than just reacting to problems?
• Can you confidently plan, direct, and oversee maintenance activities while providing hands‑on support when needed?

Position Summary

University of South Carolina HVAC department supports USC Housing by operating and maintaining the university’s Central Equipment and associated systems and controls. This full-time position within the Facilities Operations department supervises the resources and staff who provide on-site HVAC repair and maintenance services for assigned systems and/or buildings. The HVAC Supervisor plans, directs and oversees all work activities and maintenance technicians, which follow a daily and seasonal plan for maintenance services. The supervisor is also responsible for providing staff training and on-site assistance as needed.

This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement weather.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the management of campus HVAC systems and associated resources
• Oversee, review and/or comment on new project proposals and documents from the USC Construction and Renovation Dept. to ensure industry best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainability
• Perform and/or oversee necessary cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities to ensure necessary data is available to make effective data-driven decisions for our organization.
• Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems.

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC building automation system(s), managing HVAC building automation systems – preferably Johnson Controls Metasys systemss, computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and knowledge of safety measures and occupational hazards of the trades.
• Experience working in a large university/college maintenance operation or multi-building operation, plumbing, sheet metal, and/or electrical trades.
• Experience using MS Office, including Outlook and Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HVAC Controls and EMS systems, knowledge of mechanical equipment, pumping and steam systems, chilled and hot water systems as well as a sound knowledge of air‑conditioning, heating, ventilation, electrical and other related trades.
• Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties.
• Must have the ability to lead by example, solve problems, take initiative to provide services, develop strong customer relationships, measure cost and performance, keep accurate records, communicate effectively.
• Develop proper procedures, define actions to resolve specific problem situations, communicate to supervisor and management; and prepare reports.

Job Close Date

09/01/2026

To Apply

Visit https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208965

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.