Area Maintenance Manager at InsideHigherEd

Area Maintenance ManagerDepartment: DAF Facilities MaintenanceAdvertised Salary Range: $54,165 - $67,707Part/Full Time: Full TimeAbout UofSCFrom 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.Inclusive Excellence StatementAdvertised Job SummaryUnder 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.Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)Preferred QualificationsHigh school graduate and 10 years of management/supervisory experience of institutional maintenance teams.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesStrong 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 Close Date01/02/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions 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 January 2, 2026.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:Health and Life InsuranceRetirement ProgramsPaid TuitionDependent ScholarshipsAnnual LeaveSick Leave13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)Paid Parental LeaveProfessional Development OpportunitiesClick here to learn more about why you should work at USC.To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/198282EEO StatementThe University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a591ae10eb711d45867292b2b0c645f5