Maintenance Tech

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is seeking a Housing Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations across university housing facilities to ensure safe, welcoming living spaces for students.

We value hands-on problem solving, reliability, and teamwork. This role offers a coastal campus environment in the Lowcountry with benefits including health insurance, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities management.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Able to troubleshoot problems and provide practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to a safe, clean campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs across university housing facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair appliances ( washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, etc.).
• Perform plumbing repairs (toilets, sinks, showers, faucets, drains).
• Do general maintenance in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, renovations.
• Respond to maintenance requests via work order system.
• Assist with room renovations and facility improvement projects.
• Inspect housing facilities to identify maintenance concerns early.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies safely.
• Work independently or with a team to deliver service to students and campus partners.
• Maintain overall appearance and safety of housing facilities and grounds.

Skills

Facilities management

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Appliance repair

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Tech Department: BFT Maintenance Services 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

Housing Maintenance Technician

Help Create Exceptional Student Living Experiences on the South Carolina Coast!

The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is seeking a motivated, dependable, and skilled Housing Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. Located in the heart of South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry, with campuses near Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and Charleston, USCB offers a unique opportunity to build your career while making a direct impact on the student experience. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in maintaining safe, attractive, and welcoming residential communities, we invite you to become part of our growing university.

What You'll Do

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs throughout university housing facilities.
• Troubleshooting and repairing residential appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
• Performing plumbing repairs, including toilets, sinks, shower fixtures, faucets, and drains.
• Completing general maintenance work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, and minor renovations.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests through the university's computerized work order system.
• Assisting with room renovations, installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Inspecting housing facilities to identify maintenance concerns before they become larger issues.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform daily responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Working independently or as part of a collaborative facilities team to deliver exceptional service to students and campus partners.
• Helping maintain the overall appearance, safety, and operational readiness of university housing facilities and surrounding grounds.

What We're Looking For

• Has experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or one or more skilled trades.
• Possesses working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
• Enjoys troubleshooting problems and finding practical solutions.
• Takes pride in providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment.

Why Join USCB?

At the University of South Carolina Beaufort, every employee contributes to creating an outstanding student experience. As a Housing Maintenance Technician, you'll enjoy meaningful work while living and working in one of the nation's most desirable coastal regions. From historic Beaufort to the beaches of Hilton Head Island and the vibrant culture of nearby Savannah and Charleston, the Lowcountry offers an unmatched quality of life.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• State of South Carolina retirement plan
• Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance through the University of South Carolina system
• A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment

Be Part of Something Bigger

Your skills help create the home away from home where students learn, grow, and thrive. Join a university committed to excellence, innovation, and student success while enjoying an exceptional career in South Carolina's beautiful coastal Lowcountry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of safety practices, tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in maintenance of buildings. Skills in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used in building and maintenance work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: 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.