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Logo:Posting Number:STA00902PO25Job Family:Skilled TradesJob Function:Electrical MaintenanceUSC Market Title:Electrical Maintenance SupervisorLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133864Job Level:M0 - ManagerialBusiness Title (Internal Title):Electrician IICampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:Division of Administration and FinanceDepartment:DAF Facilities Energy PlantState Pay Band:6Approved Starting Salary:$54,165Advertised Salary Range:$54,165 - $67,707Part/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:40Work Schedule:Monday-Friday7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:OtherAbout 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:Directly supervise the high voltage electrical crew in the construction, operation and maintenance of the USC campus primary high voltage electrical distribution system including substations and the electrical distribution and control system of four energy facilities. This is a working supervisory position which participates in accomplishing work assignments as a skilled master trades craftsman in the areas of electrical distribution from the power company through building switchgear to include design coordination, project management, technical and safety oversight. Performs highly-skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field 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.Preferred Qualifications:High school diploma and 7 years of strong background experience in Mid to High Voltage (460 volt to 8120 volts) electrical distribution systems and the associated equipment of substations and energy plants.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge and skilled in managing resources and inventories.Must have the ability to lead by example, solve problems, take initiative to provide services, develop strong customer relationships, measure cost and performance, keep accurate records, communicate effectively, develop proper procedures, define actions to resolve specific problem situations, communicate to management, and prepare reports.Job Duty:Performs administrative tasks including assisting and handing purchase requests, credit card purchases, inventory control, maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment, training and safety programs, accounting, and required personnel activities.Estimates time, material or labor costs for use in project plans.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Job Duty:Responds to emergency maintenance situations as needed after hours by communicating with night maintenance staff, facility services personnel, or USC police department dispatch, determining plan of action, and physically arriving at area of distress in order to resolve the situation.Works with power company, electrical engineers, and contractors to provide a package integrated response during power outages.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Coordinates the installation of new and modified electrical systems including but not limited to reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings;Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and subcontractors to approve new construction plans based on USC electrical standards and to provide information on existing electrical systems that may be affected during a project and advise on requirements for future construction projects;Reviewing construction areas for electrical requirements;Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, man power, and equipment requirements;Actual installation or modification of electrical systems or the supervision of same;Communication of expected installation or modification work with electrical supervisory personnel;Trouble shooting or newly modified systems to assure proper electrical functioning of the system.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Supervises high voltage electrical crew responsible for maintaining, installing and renovating the high voltage electrical system and performing mechanical repairs for substations, energy plants, and electrical distribution systems.Performs administrative oversight in terms of schedules, time and attendance, professional development, employee personal evaluations, training, and safety.Manages assign resources and equipment.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:25Job Duty:As a working supervisor, establishes, maintains and monitors a comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for constant safe reliable operation relating to University-wide high voltage electrical system, and electrical mechanical systems in all four energy plants and the electrical high voltage distribution system to include inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting facility electrical issues, heavy duty motors and electrical equipment;Establishing time associated cost of service work;Assigning work orders;Communicating with Project Managers, the power company, Energy Services and plant personnel, and clients.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:25Job Duty:Communicating with project managers, billing liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other department staff on a regular basis, bringing in upper management when necessary, in order to provide support, research issues, and enhancing the image of facility services with University personnel by providing a sense of immediate customer service, solving problems, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and giving maintenance guidance and advice.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:5Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:YesHazardous weather category:EssentialNumber of Vacancies:1Job Open Date:11/13/2025Job Close Date:12/28/2025Open Until Filled:NoSpecial 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 December 28, 2025The 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.Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197861EEO 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.