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Posting Number STA00841PO26
Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function Boiler Maintenance
USC Market Title Steam/CHW Supv
Job Level M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Energy Facility Supervisor
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Energy Plant
State Pay Range G10
USC Market Range MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401
Anticipated Hiring Range $58,934 - $73,667
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule
* Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other
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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the University of South Carolina’s five Central Energy Facilities operating on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, providing steam, chilled water, and electricity to Columbia campus buildings including the responsibility of the overall safe, efficient and reliable operation of sophisticated low pressure steam boilers, chilled water, and steam-generating equipment with an approximate value of over 32 million dollars.
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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Leadership abilities; ability to read and interpret written and printed instructions, charts, and job related manuals.
* Ability to make legible written records and reports.
* General knowledge of mechanical and piping systems as well as basic knowledge of the electrical and other trades.
* Employee must demonstrate organizational skills, planning and scheduling skills, problem solving and team building skills.
* Employee must have the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently.
* Employee must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
* Employee must be able to prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department, meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations.
* Employee must be able to assess training needs of subordinate employees.
* Employee must be able to make fact based decisions and build positive customer relationships.
* Employee must project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness and purpose.
Job Duties
* Assures the proper, efficient, safe, and reliable operation and maintenance of all campus boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, and process piping systems as well as associated auxiliary equipment by initiating and overseeing emergency and planned maintenance and scheduling repairs;
* Estimating time and costs for service work;
* Problem-solving issues that are identified with systems that are not in safe working order;
* Ensuring compliance with national and local codes and regulations;
* Contracting with subcontractors when necessary;
* Meeting with regulatory personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Under the direction and leadership of the Energy Facilities Operations Manager, manages the operation and maintenance of five USC Central Energy Facilities producing steam and chilled water by planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting energy facility issues;
- Communicating with the Energy Facilities Operations Manager and other facility maintenance personnel;
- Ensuring that corrective measures have been provided for all identified energy plant problems or concerns; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices including customer involvement, communication, notifications, and process reviews;
- Ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
- Ensuring that all energy plant activities are well-planned, scheduled and coordinated.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
- Supervises energy plant personnel that are responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing the energy plants by assigning specific duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications;
- Reviewing their work assignments and holding them accountable to satisfactory performance; monitoring labor hours and materials expended;
- Ensuring that work tasks are performed in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner;
- Providing direction, leadership, motivation, on-the-job-training, and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for prepared instructor training;
- Completing Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) documents; submitting records on all scheduled and maintenance tasks performed;
- Assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities;
- Reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips while using various computer equipment and software;
- Advising and instructing other trades supervisors and maintenance personnel in the operation and maintenance of Energy Facility systems and equipment.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
- Prepares, analyzes, and maintains reports and documents for upper management review including daily energy plant operations efficiency and issues in need of review, time and labor studies, incidents, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information;
- Keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs;
- Meet Department of Environmental Services (DES) operating permit requirements;
- Review trends;
- Share best practices and resolve problems.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Oversees the chemical water treatment process for boilers, cooling towers, and other associated distribution piping and equipment systems by reviewing daily operational test data; taking corrective action;
- Reporting to management when deficiencies are noted.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
- Submit, prioritize, assign, track, and close work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Monitor progress, coordinate staff and resources, verify completed work, and ensure accurate documentation of labor, materials, costs, and maintenance history.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Assists with the coordination of capital projects related activities including the installation of new and modified systems and related equipment by assisting in the design of plans and specifications;
- Assisting with the solicitation of bids and selection of contractors;
- Reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings;
- Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors;
- Assisting with the approval process of new construction plans based on USC standards;
- Providing information on existing systems that may be affected during a project;
- Advising on requirements for future construction projects;
- Reviewing construction requirements;
- Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements;
- Communication of expected installation or modification work;
- Troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning of the system; monitoring the contract and the work delivery;
- Providing leadership and direction to assigned contractors;
- conducting final inspection of project prior to closing out contract;
- Notifying Accounting for approval of final payment; and, when necessary, actual installation or modification of systems or the supervision of same.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
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 Yes
Hazardous weather category Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Job Close Date 12/27/2026
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 December 27, 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
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number STA00841PO26
Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function Boiler Maintenance
USC Market Title Steam/CHW Supv
Job Level M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Energy Facility Supervisor
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Energy Plant
State Pay Range G10
USC Market Range MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401
Anticipated Hiring Range $58,934 - $73,667
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule
* Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other
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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the University of South Carolina’s five Central Energy Facilities operating on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, providing steam, chilled water, and electricity to Columbia campus buildings including the responsibility of the overall safe, efficient and reliable operation of sophisticated low pressure steam boilers, chilled water, and steam-generating equipment with an approximate value of over 32 million dollars.
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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Leadership abilities; ability to read and interpret written and printed instructions, charts, and job related manuals.
* Ability to make legible written records and reports.
* General knowledge of mechanical and piping systems as well as basic knowledge of the electrical and other trades.
* Employee must demonstrate organizational skills, planning and scheduling skills, problem solving and team building skills.
* Employee must have the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently.
* Employee must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
* Employee must be able to prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department, meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations.
* Employee must be able to assess training needs of subordinate employees.
* Employee must be able to make fact based decisions and build positive customer relationships.
* Employee must project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness and purpose.
Job Duties
* Assures the proper, efficient, safe, and reliable operation and maintenance of all campus boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, and process piping systems as well as associated auxiliary equipment by initiating and overseeing emergency and planned maintenance and scheduling repairs;
* Estimating time and costs for service work;
* Problem-solving issues that are identified with systems that are not in safe working order;
* Ensuring compliance with national and local codes and regulations;
* Contracting with subcontractors when necessary;
* Meeting with regulatory personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Under the direction and leadership of the Energy Facilities Operations Manager, manages the operation and maintenance of five USC Central Energy Facilities producing steam and chilled water by planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting energy facility issues;
- Communicating with the Energy Facilities Operations Manager and other facility maintenance personnel;
- Ensuring that corrective measures have been provided for all identified energy plant problems or concerns; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices including customer involvement, communication, notifications, and process reviews;
- Ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
- Ensuring that all energy plant activities are well-planned, scheduled and coordinated.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
- Supervises energy plant personnel that are responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing the energy plants by assigning specific duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications;
- Reviewing their work assignments and holding them accountable to satisfactory performance; monitoring labor hours and materials expended;
- Ensuring that work tasks are performed in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner;
- Providing direction, leadership, motivation, on-the-job-training, and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for prepared instructor training;
- Completing Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) documents; submitting records on all scheduled and maintenance tasks performed;
- Assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities;
- Reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips while using various computer equipment and software;
- Advising and instructing other trades supervisors and maintenance personnel in the operation and maintenance of Energy Facility systems and equipment.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
- Prepares, analyzes, and maintains reports and documents for upper management review including daily energy plant operations efficiency and issues in need of review, time and labor studies, incidents, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information;
- Keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs;
- Meet Department of Environmental Services (DES) operating permit requirements;
- Review trends;
- Share best practices and resolve problems.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Oversees the chemical water treatment process for boilers, cooling towers, and other associated distribution piping and equipment systems by reviewing daily operational test data; taking corrective action;
- Reporting to management when deficiencies are noted.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
- Submit, prioritize, assign, track, and close work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Monitor progress, coordinate staff and resources, verify completed work, and ensure accurate documentation of labor, materials, costs, and maintenance history.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Assists with the coordination of capital projects related activities including the installation of new and modified systems and related equipment by assisting in the design of plans and specifications;
- Assisting with the solicitation of bids and selection of contractors;
- Reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings;
- Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors;
- Assisting with the approval process of new construction plans based on USC standards;
- Providing information on existing systems that may be affected during a project;
- Advising on requirements for future construction projects;
- Reviewing construction requirements;
- Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements;
- Communication of expected installation or modification work;
- Troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning of the system; monitoring the contract and the work delivery;
- Providing leadership and direction to assigned contractors;
- conducting final inspection of project prior to closing out contract;
- Notifying Accounting for approval of final payment; and, when necessary, actual installation or modification of systems or the supervision of same.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
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 Yes
Hazardous weather category Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Job Close Date 12/27/2026
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 December 27, 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
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
- Life Time51
- JMC Enterprises6J
- Aramark3
- Allied Universal3
- Amentum2
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Agriculture & Farming
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facility maintenance supervisor jobs.
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience in building or facilities maintenance
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Tips for Your Facility Maintenance Supervisor Job Search
Quantify your preventive maintenance results
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Replace vague statements like 'managed maintenance team' with specifics: how many technicians you supervised, how much downtime you reduced, or how you cut reactive work orders through a scheduled PM program.
List your certifications before your degree
For this role, a CFM, CPMM, or relevant OSHA certification often carries more weight than your diploma. Put credentials front and center on your resume so screeners spot them before they reach your education section.
Target postings by facility type, not just title
A facility maintenance supervisor role at a hospital operates very differently from one at a distribution center. Filter openings by industry and read each job description closely so you're applying to environments where your specific systems experience, such as BAS, CMMS, or industrial HVAC, is directly relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists facility maintenance supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a skills assessment before the interview
Many employers for this role include a practical or scenario-based screen before the in-person interview. Expect questions about how you'd prioritize a simultaneous HVAC failure and a plumbing emergency, or how you'd build out a PM schedule for a facility you've never managed.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, deferred maintenance backlog, and capital budget authority before accepting. These factors determine whether you'll have the resources to actually do the job well, and they're easier to clarify before you start.
Facility Maintenance Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most facility maintenance supervisors?
The most active employers for facility maintenance supervisors right now are Life Time, JMC Enterprises, and Aramark, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in healthcare systems, commercial property management firms, and large manufacturing operations.
How many facility maintenance supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of facility maintenance supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires on-site presence to oversee physical assets and personnel. The sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote flexibility are administrative functions like vendor management, budget reporting, and CMMS work order review.
How do you become a facility maintenance supervisor?
Start by building hands-on experience as a maintenance technician across multiple systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Take on lead or working-supervisor responsibilities whenever available. Earn a recognized credential such as OSHA 30, CFM, or CPMM. Develop familiarity with at least one CMMS platform, since most employers expect you to manage work orders and preventive maintenance schedules from day one as a supervisor.
Can I get a facility maintenance supervisor job with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates who have strong technical skills but limited supervisory history, especially in smaller facilities or industries with high turnover like hospitality or retail. Highlighting informal leadership, such as training new techs or coordinating a maintenance crew on a project, can substitute for a formal supervisor title. Earning an OSHA certification before you apply also strengthens a thinner resume.
What does the facility maintenance supervisor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with the facilities director or plant manager, and often a site walk where you're asked to identify deferred maintenance issues or assess a system. Some employers add a final panel interview covering budget management and vendor relations. Be prepared to describe a time you managed an emergency repair and kept operations running.
Where can I find and apply to facility maintenance supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to facility maintenance supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and the type of facility you want to work in, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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