Maintenance Tech

University of South Carolina; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Aiken is seeking a Maintenance Tech I to perform general maintenance duties under supervision. The role includes plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, and fleet maintenance to support campus facilities.

You will engage in preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, with a focus on safety and adherence to university policies. The position is full-time with a 40-hour workweek and 12-month schedule.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program.
• High school diploma or GED with 3 years experience in the Trades Worker field (preferred).
• No prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains plumbing inventory. Installs plumbing fixtures & repairs/modifies existing systems. Eliminates leaks by repacking/replacing faulty valves, fittings, pipe sections.
• Responsible for campus wide, in-house painting & drywall repairs in new & renovated areas. Performs routine repairs, installations, construction & renovation tasks including carpentry and masonry.
• Maintains vehicle fleet including buses, to ensure they are gassed, cleaned, washed, and maintained per manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs/assists with a variety of simple preventive/corrective maintenance work on electrical units, appliances and equipment including changing lamps or filters, etc. as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance tools

Building trades

Safety procedures

Education

Technical school certification

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Maintenance Tech (General Maintenance Technician I), Salary: $36,608 – $44,845 per year, USCA Facilities Administration

Under direct supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, performs trades related duties to accomplish facilities/equipment preventive maintenance, installations, construction and renovation tasks. May work in a crew or independently.

Location and Schedule

Campus: Aiken. Location of Vacancy: Part/Full Time. Hours per Week: 40. Work Schedule Basis: 12 months.

Pay Range

State Pay Range: G05. USC Market Range: MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082. Anticipated Hiring Range: $36,608 - $44,845.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment & materials used in general building maintenance & construction trades applicable to the job.
• Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods & practices of the designated trades areas.
• Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• High school graduate or GED with 3 years experience in the Trades Worker field (preferred).

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains plumbing inventory. Installs plumbing fixtures & repairs/modifies existing systems. Eliminates leaks by repacking/replacing faulty valves, fittings, pipe sections. Installs/repairs lavatories, toilets.
• Responsible for campus wide, in-house, painting & drywall repairs in new & renovated areas. Performs routine repairs, installations, construction & renovation tasks including carpentry and masonry.
• Maintains vehicle fleet including buses, to ensure they are gassed, cleaned, washed, and maintained per manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs/assists with a variety of simple preventive/corrective maintenance work on electrical units, appliances and equipment including changing lamps or filters, etc. as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Requirements

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive. No Hazardous weather category. Non-Essential.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the \"Working at USC\" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Position Status

This position will be open until filled.

Desired Start Date: Job Open Date 08/12/2026.