Maintenance Tech

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Advertised Job Summary

Housing Maintenance Technician
Help Create Exceptional Student Living Experiences on the South Carolina Coast!

The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is seeking a motivated, dependable, and skilled Housing Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. Located in the heart of South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry, with campuses near Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and Charleston, USCB offers a unique opportunity to build your career while making a direct impact on the student experience. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in maintaining safe, attractive, and welcoming residential communities, we invite you to become part of our growing university.

What You'll Do

As a Housing Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residence halls remain safe, functional, and comfortable for students by:

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs throughout university housing facilities.
• Troubleshooting and repairing residential appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
• Performing plumbing repairs, including toilets, sinks, shower fixtures, faucets, and drains.
• Completing general maintenance work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, and minor renovations.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests through the university's computerized work order system.
• Assisting with room renovations, installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Inspecting housing facilities to identify maintenance concerns before they become larger issues.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform daily responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Working independently or as part of a collaborative facilities team to deliver exceptional service to students and campus partners.
• Helping maintain the overall appearance, safety, and operational readiness of university housing facilities and surrounding grounds.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or one or more skilled trades.
• Possesses working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
• Enjoys troubleshooting problems and finding practical solutions.
• Takes pride in providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment.

Why Join USCB?

At the University of South Carolina Beaufort, every employee contributes to creating an outstanding student experience. As a Housing Maintenance Technician, you'll enjoy meaningful work while living and working in one of the nation's most desirable coastal regions. From historic Beaufort to the beaches of Hilton Head Island and the vibrant culture of nearby Savannah and Charleston, the Lowcountry offers an unmatched quality of life.

What We Offer

USCB provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• State of South Carolina retirement plan
• Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance through the University of South Carolina system
• A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment

Be Part of Something Bigger

Your skills help create the home away from home where students learn, grow, and thrive. Join a university committed to excellence, innovation, and student success while enjoying an exceptional career in South Carolina's beautiful coastal Lowcountry. Apply today and help build the future—one residence hall at a time—at the University of South Carolina Beaufort!

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of safety practices, tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in maintenance of buildings. Skills in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used in building and maintenance work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email. 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

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213996

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