Temp, Maintenance Tech

University of South Carolina; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Aiken is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician (General Maintenance Technician III) for 37.5 hours per week at a pay rate of $21.30 per hour. The role supports housing facilities and requires cross-functional maintenance across several trades, including carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and painting.

The position emphasizes preventative and reactive maintenance, work order completion, and on-call duties in emergencies, with an essential personnel

Qualifications

• Job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program.
• 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by related certification or training.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance across carpentry, locksmith, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and painting for residence halls.
• Troubleshoot and complete advanced maintenance tasks; follow up with supervisor and document work orders.
• Work in scheduled maintenance windows and participate in after-hours on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Education

Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

*This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 8, 2026.

Posting Summary

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Posting Number TMP00760PO26

Job Code Title General Maintenance Tech III

Advertised Title Temp, Maintenance Tech

Campus Aiken

Department AIK Housing

Salary $21.30/hour

Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

Job Search Category Other

About USC

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.

Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description Advertised Job Summary

Re-advertised Full-Time/Temporary, Facilities Maintenance Technician (General Maintenance Technician III ), 37.5 hours/week at $21.30/hour, USCA Housing

Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Area Maintenance Tech is a professional that provides skilled, planned, and corrective cross-functional maintenance and repair services during emergency situations and scheduled planned maintenance including carpentry, locksmith, HVAC , electrical, plumbing and painting for residence halls at USCA . They will be assigned work tasks that will include trouble shooting and performing advanced maintenance, ensuring efficient operations, and performing preventative/reactive maintenance activities. They will be assigned, compete, and fill out work orders, communicating any needed follow up to their supervisor. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies. This position also works in an on-call rotation for afterhours emergency response.

Minimum requirements: Job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: A valid driver’s license.

Preferred: Knowledge of general maintenance. Trade School or Apprenticeship helpful.

Application deadline: September 8, 2026.

USCA is an Equal Opportunity Institution. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 09/16/2026

Proposed End Date 05/31/2027

Job Open Date 05/07/2026

Job Close Date 09/08/2026

Open Until Filled

No Special Instructions to Applicant

EEO 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 Attributes

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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have at least a job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No