Temp, Maintenance Tech

University of South Carolina; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement programs

Job summary

The University of South Carolina at Aiken is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician III for USCA Housing. This full-time temporary position offers 37.5 hours per week at $21.30 per hour, performing skilled cross-functional maintenance including carpentry, locksmith, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and painting in residence halls.

Under supervision, you will handle work orders, respond to emergencies, and participate in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Assign, complete, 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 and works in an on-call rotation for afterhours emergency response.

Job description

Position Summary

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

Job Details

Salary $21.30/hour

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Department AIK Housing

Campus Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Housing

Posting Number TMP00760PO26

Job Code Title General Maintenance Tech III

Advertised Title Temp, Maintenance Tech

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 10/16/2026

Proposed End Date 05/31/2027

Job Open Date 05/07/2026

Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

About the University

About USC

About University of South Carolina 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.

Job Description

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.

This position will be open until filled.

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

Benefits

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.

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

• * 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