HVAC Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive •

15 paid vacation days

15 paid sick days

13 paid holidays

Engaging and collaborative environment

Job summary

The University of South Carolina HVAC department, part of Facilities Operations, seeks an HVAC Supervisor to manage on‑site repair and maintenance for assigned systems and buildings. This full‑time role directs staff, plans daily and seasonal maintenance, and provides on‑site training and support to ensure reliable operation of campus HVAC equipment.

You will oversee project proposals, cost tracking, and data‑driven decisions, while coordinating with customers, staff, and university leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC building automation systems.
• Knowledge of CMMS and data-driven maintenance.
• Experience in large university maintenance operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist management of campus HVAC systems and resources.
• Oversee, review, and/or comment on new project proposals to ensure best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainability.
• Perform and/or oversee cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Customer communication

Problem solving

Proactive initiative

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

CMMS

MS Office (Outlook/Excel)

Job description

HVAC Supervisor

Full Time. Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration.

Job 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, following a daily and seasonal plan for maintenance services. The supervisor is also responsible for providing staff training and on‑site assistance as needed.

Essential Services

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC building automation system(s), managing HVAC building automation systems – preferably Johnson Controls Metasys system(s), 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 / 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.

Perks / Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 15 paid sick days.
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday).
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Job Close Date

09/01/2026

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.