Zone Maintenance Supervisor

PeopleAdmin, Inc.

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Professional Development Opportunities

Engaging and collaborative environment

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, seeks a Zone Maintenance Supervisor to plan, organize, and direct daily maintenance work. You will lead an assigned crew, set objectives, and ensure safety, quality, and timely completion.

This hands-on role requires supervisory experience, technical accreditation, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions. On-call rotation and essential personnel status during emergencies apply; standard schedule

Qualifications

Requires accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program and 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
Plan and direct daily work activities to ensure timely, high-quality tasks.
Inspect tools and coordinate requisition of parts and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Technical school accreditation / skilled trades program

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by May 19, 2026.

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

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Professional Development Opportunities

College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department

Department SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

State Pay Range

State Pay Range G07

USC Market Range

USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 - $54,263

Location of Vacancy

Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 40

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule : Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Must be willing to work on call rotation

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Zone Maintenance Supervisor

Are you a hands‑on leader who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly?
Do you enjoy planning, organizing, and leading a team to deliver high‑quality work?
Do you demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment when addressing maintenance challenges?
Can you balance independent decision‑making with strong communication and collaboration?

The Zone Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily work of an assigned maintenance crew while clearly communicating maintenance objectives, expectations, and performance standards. This position provides hands‑on leadership to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental goals. The role requires strong organizational and time‑management skills, the ability to make sound independent decisions, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment.

Primary duties include:

Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, attendance oversight, and disciplinary actions.
Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities to ensure timely and high‑quality completion of tasks.
Perform routine inspections of tools and equipment and coordinate the requisition of necessary tools and parts.
Serve as a liaison between maintenance staff, area management, University Housing leadership, and other university departments.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, including oversight of fan control units.
Plan and oversee special projects, including material ordering, staffing coordination, and completion of quality assurance checks.
Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to emergency, weekend, or hazardous weather call‑backs as required.
This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!

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

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires 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 Preferred Qualifications

8 years maintenance experience or equal combination of formal trade school and experience.
Minimum of one year supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to plan work of a crew and communicate maintenance objectives.
Ability to work independently in a service oriented environment, subject to frequently changing priorities.
Ability to demonstrate problem‑solving skills and sound judgment.
Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.
Basic computer knowledge.

Job Duties Job Duty Supervises area maintenance crew to include hiring, disciplinary action, training, attendance, evaluations and directing of crew members’ daily activities. Conducts quality assurance inspections on 10% of each staff members daily work. Conducts routine inspections of tools and coordinates requisition of needed tools and parts. Acts a coordination point between maintenance and other area management as well as between University Housing and other USC departments. Maintain open communication with area management teams.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 60 Job Duty Implements a preventive maintenance program for fan control units. Creates long range and short range planning for preventative maintenance plans. Schedules and communicates the completion of quality assurance inspection with stake holders.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Implements methods to organize work and ensures high quality work is being completed within established priorities/ time. Plans special project work to include planning and ordering materials, ensuring correct staffing, and the completion of quality insurance checks.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Other duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on‑call rotation.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category

EOE Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

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

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