Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00412PO26 Job Family Skilled Trades Job Function HVAC Repair USC Market Title HVAC Mechanic Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133888 Job Level T2 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title) HVAC Trades Specialist IV Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Maintenance State Pay Range G07 USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 - $54,263 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Provides skilled preventative maintenance relating to HVAC and mechanical services for the Facilities Department of the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus E&G facilities using a campus wide equipment inventory, planning and scheduling processes, industry measures, metrics, and reports.
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Job Duties
Job Duty
Gains an understanding and assists with departmental performance measures by preparing for work sampling studies and site inspections; identifying equipment inspected and equipment needing replacement; providing input to determine if the prioritized listing of PM activities was met; and noting equipment run time versus down time.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Performs administrative tasks including completing accurate timesheets and leave requests; attending meetings and training events related to EMS Controls, preventative maintenance performance measures and metrics, bar coding inventory equipment, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement; and providing information for management review and reporting.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Assists the EMS/HVAC unit of a University-wide HVAC program for corrective and planned maintenance by planning, inspecting, verifying, and troubleshooting related issues; communicating with the EMS/HVAC manager, EMS and HVAC supervisors, area maintenance personnel, and the Call Center; using assigned work orders; performing physical HVAC repair work; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well-planned, delivered and completed; ensuring work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations; ensuring that systems are in safe working order and are compliant with the national and local codes and regulations; and exhibiting a professional demeanor including conduct, appearance, and work practices.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Following the supervisor's direction, assists with facilities campus wide inventory of building and structure equipment by physically determining the type and location of equipment; bar coding equipment using electronic mechanism; entering inventory and service data needs in a master database; taking part in the updating of inventory every six months; using an equipment condition and estimated life expectancy projection by priority report; providing input for a recurring inventory of parts and supplies to support all planned activities for upcoming work quarters; and communicating with the PM Manager, Planner & Scheduler, supervisor, and various other departmental personnel.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Performs preventative maintenance relating to HVAC and mechanical needs including but not limited to vibration analysis, filters, belts, lubrication, hoods, pumps, pump motors, fans, and fan motors by receiving and performing assigned work including repairs; communicating with the managers, supervisor, planner/scheduler, co-workers, and the Call Center; following the guidelines and direction; planning, inspecting, verifying, and problem solving assigned issues; ensuring that corrective measures have been provided; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well-planned, delivered and completed; ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations; ensuring that all systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations; and exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Function No 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 Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/08/2026 Job Close Date 07/23/2026 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 July 23, 2026.
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