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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 operations supervisor jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience managing building operations or facility maintenance teams
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as CMMS or IWMS platforms
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or demonstrated safety compliance experience
- Experience managing vendor contracts, service-level agreements, and preventive maintenance schedules
- Associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Facility Operations Supervisor Job Search
Quantify your maintenance budget ownership
Hiring managers want to see the scale you've managed. On your resume, state the annual maintenance or operating budget you controlled, the square footage you oversaw, and the number of direct reports you supervised. Vague scope descriptions get screened out fast.
List your certifications before your degree
For this role, a CFM, FMP, or OSHA 30 credential often carries more weight than your degree field. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reaches your education history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists facility operations supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by building type
Your experience managing a hospital's HVAC and life-safety systems doesn't translate directly to a cold-storage warehouse role. Search by industry vertical or facility type so you're targeting postings where your specific building knowledge is a genuine match.
Prepare a scenario answer on deferred maintenance
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've handled a backlog of deferred maintenance or an unexpected equipment failure. Prepare a specific example with a dollar figure saved or downtime avoided. Generic process answers don't land.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
Facilities teams often have capital project budgets that reset quarterly or annually. If you're negotiating your offer, ask when the next budget cycle opens. Starting before it closes can give you immediate ownership of a project, which strengthens your position from day one.
Facility Operations Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most facility operations supervisors?
The companies hiring the most facility operations supervisors right now include Life Time, JMC Enterprises, and Aramark, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, commercial property management firms, and large manufacturing operations consistently post the highest volume of openings in this role.
How many facility operations supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of facility operations supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires on-site presence to manage buildings, vendors, and technician teams. The sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid or remote flexibility are facilities project coordination, capital planning, and vendor contract management rather than hands-on operations roles.
How do you become a facility operations supervisor?
Start by building hands-on experience in building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or a related trade. Move into a lead technician or assistant facilities coordinator role to develop team supervision skills. Earning an OSHA certification and a credential such as the Facilities Management Professional designation strengthens your candidacy. Most employers promote from within when candidates can demonstrate both technical competency and the ability to manage people and vendors.
Can you get a facility operations supervisor job with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into junior or associate facilities supervisor roles if you have a strong trade background, even without formal management experience. Focus on postings that list titles like facilities coordinator, maintenance lead, or operations supervisor trainee. Demonstrating knowledge of preventive maintenance schedules, work-order systems, and safety compliance closes a lot of the experience gap for entry-level supervisor openings.
What does the facility operations supervisor interview process look like?
The process typically involves a phone screen with HR focused on work history and certifications, followed by a technical panel interview with the facilities director or engineering manager covering systems knowledge and past project scenarios. Many employers include a walkthrough of the facility so they can assess how you evaluate building condition and identify maintenance priorities. Final rounds often include a conversation with finance or operations leadership about budget management.
Where can I find and apply to facility operations supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to facility operations supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, building type, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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