Area Maintenance Manager

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Posting Number:

STA00921PO25

Job Family:

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Function:

Facilities Maintenance

USC Market Title:

Maintenance Manager

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132136

Job Level:

M1 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title):

Area Maintenance Manager

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Administration and Finance

Department:

DAF Facilities Maintenance

State Pay Range:

G10

USC Market Range:

MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$57,779 - $67,707

Location of Vacancy:

SC

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Trades/Maintenance

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.

Advertised Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, assists with the work management functions and a comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program relating to facility maintenance and area support of the University of South Carolina Columbia campus comprised of approximately 165 buildings and 12 million gross square feet of facility space including work that requires on demand maintenance services, planned maintenance support, regular building inspections, and multi-member crews.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate and 10 years of management/supervisory experience of institutional maintenance teams.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work, multi-task in the management of multiple priorities solve problems and take corrective actions, build a team and inspire others to accomplish objectives, measure performance and improve deficiencies, work within established resources. communicate in writing and orally to a wide variety of university staff and administrators, and use personal computers and MS Office software.

Job Duty:

Coordinates small scope maintenance projects by investigating and evaluating issue to scope out project and determine the underlying or overriding ancillary affects; assisting in the review of design of plans and specifications; assisting with the solicitation of bids and selection of contractors; reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings; writing service requests or work orders; explaining project needs to Facilities staff and ensuring their understanding of tasks; consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors; assisting with the approval process of new or modified construction plans; providing information on existing Area Support systems that may be affected during a project; apprising management, building occupants, and stakeholders the status and issues on a routine basis; advising on requirements for future construction projects; estimating costs and executing schedules for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements; communication of expected installation or modification work with supervisory personnel; troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning of the system; monitoring the contract and the work delivery; conducting final inspection of project prior to closing out contract; and notifying Accounting for approval of final payment

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Function:

No

Percentage of Time:

5

Job Duty:

Provides leadership to and supervises assigned Area Maintenance supervisors by developing goals, priorities, budget plans, and regular communications about services; providing direction, leadership, motivation, and on the job training; reviewing area supervisor work assignments and holding them accountable to satisfactory performance; creating a participatory work environment; monitoring labor hours and materials expended; ensuring work tasks are performed in a safe, productive, and cost effective manner; completing Employee Performance Management Systems documents; reviewing, verifying, and submitting time records and leave requests; coordinating with departmental human resources for position management, training, and disciplinary and personnel actions. Ensures consistency in operational practices across all assigned area shops as well as coordinates with other area manager(s) to ensure consistency across all area maintenance units.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

35

Job Duty:

Directs assigned Area Maintenance Service units by providing oversight; developing, implementing, and maintaining unit work plans, operational processes, and measures; coordinating project work with internal and external agency personnel; maintaining knowledge of the Department’s mission and establishing goals in support of same; reviewing and recommending policies and procedures; establishing short and long term goals for continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating service units’ planned work involving multiple trades; and preparing management reports. Acts as a champion, super user, and trainer for the computerized maintenance management system (AiM), ensuring that all area maintenance team members are fully utilizing the technology and subscribing to the operational processes. Assists faculties asset management team to ensure that CMMS is kept current and acts as a subject matter expert for all aspects of the CMMS system.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

In the absence of the Assistant Director of Maintenance Services, provide backup leadership to keep the department supplying service to the University campus. Advise Facilities’ leadership with things that may become problematic or, that may be perceivedas being problematic

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Job Duty:

Provides professional expertise by communicating with Facilities’ leadership; representing the Department, communicating with, and acting as advisor to various committees and groups including but not limited to University administration, and other departments; reviewing, developing, and applying industry standards for products, equipment, and work performance; research “best practices” and performing benchmarking analysis; attending meetings, conferences, and training events; representing the University with various media venues; and developing organization models to provide effective services and to assist the department in making the market business case for resources and staff.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

Job Duty:

Performs administrative tasks to include assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities including gathering information and counseling employees in the application of the University’s policies and procedures; attending meetings and training events in order to gain knowledge of and apply continuous improvement principles and concepts including process mapping, defining measurement objectives, and researching and discussing best practices..

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

Yes

Hazardous weather category:

Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

11/19/2025

Job Close Date:

04/01/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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 April 1, 2026.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

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Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/198282

EEO 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.