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Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function Facilities Maintenance
USC Market Title Maintenance Manager
Job Level M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Energy Facilities Manager
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Advertised Job Summary
Manages 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 and chilled water to Columbia campus buildings including the responsibility of the overall safe, efficient and reliable operation of sophisticated steam boilers, fuel handling equipment, and chilled water 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 5 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
* Bachelor’s degree and 7 years construction and maintenance experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Incumbent must possess excellent leadership and management abilities; interpersonal skills and the ability to interface and work well with subordinates, peers, outside departments and other business professionals.
* Excellent organizational, planning and scheduling, problem solving and team building, oral and written communication skills.
* Extensive working knowledge of mechanical and piping systems.
* Basic knowledge of the electrical and other trades; and the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently, prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department.
* Meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations, assess training needs of subordinate employees, make fact based decision.
* Build positive customer relationships, and project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness, and purpose.
Job Duties
* Under the direction and leadership of the Energy Facilities Assistant Director, manages the operation and maintenance of five USC Central Energy Facilities including chilled water and electricity by communicating with the Energy Facilities Assistant Director and other facility maintenance personnel;
* Planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting energy facility issues; 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 energy plant activities are well-planned, scheduled and coordinated.
* Represents Energy Facilities in place of the Assistant Director when necessary.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
- 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.
- Initiates and oversees emergency and planned maintenance programs and schedules repairs, including time and cost estimations for service work, and problem solving issues that are identified with systems that are not in safe working order, or not compliant with national and local codes and regulations, contracting with subcontractors when necessary, and meeting with regulatory personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
- Supervises energy plant personnel by providing direction, leadership, and on the job training; Assigning and reviewing tasks;
- Completing Employee Performance Management System and other HR/payroll related documents;
- Assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee operation and maintenance of Energy Facility 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; to meet DHEC operating permit requirements; to review trends; and to share best practices and resolve problems.
- Attends meetings and communicates with senior leadership regarding the direction of Energy Services.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Oversees the chemical water treatment process for boilers, cooling towers, chillers and other associated distribution piping and equipment systems.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Determines requirements and submits requisitions for equipment, materials, supplies and services to minimize down-time.
- Monitors the progress of maintenance projects performed by outside vendors in order to ensure timely completion and customer satisfaction by communicating;
- Coordinating the scheduling of work with affected departments, conducting site inspections to ensure quality of work through completion of project.
Essential Function Yes
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 11/11/2026
Job Close Date 12/26/2026
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 26, 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 STA00843PO26
Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function Facilities Maintenance
USC Market Title Maintenance Manager
Job Level M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Energy Facilities Manager
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Advertised Job Summary
Manages 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 and chilled water to Columbia campus buildings including the responsibility of the overall safe, efficient and reliable operation of sophisticated steam boilers, fuel handling equipment, and chilled water 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 5 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
* Bachelor’s degree and 7 years construction and maintenance experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Incumbent must possess excellent leadership and management abilities; interpersonal skills and the ability to interface and work well with subordinates, peers, outside departments and other business professionals.
* Excellent organizational, planning and scheduling, problem solving and team building, oral and written communication skills.
* Extensive working knowledge of mechanical and piping systems.
* Basic knowledge of the electrical and other trades; and the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently, prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department.
* Meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations, assess training needs of subordinate employees, make fact based decision.
* Build positive customer relationships, and project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness, and purpose.
Job Duties
* Under the direction and leadership of the Energy Facilities Assistant Director, manages the operation and maintenance of five USC Central Energy Facilities including chilled water and electricity by communicating with the Energy Facilities Assistant Director and other facility maintenance personnel;
* Planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting energy facility issues; 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 energy plant activities are well-planned, scheduled and coordinated.
* Represents Energy Facilities in place of the Assistant Director when necessary.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
- 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.
- Initiates and oversees emergency and planned maintenance programs and schedules repairs, including time and cost estimations for service work, and problem solving issues that are identified with systems that are not in safe working order, or not compliant with national and local codes and regulations, contracting with subcontractors when necessary, and meeting with regulatory personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
- Supervises energy plant personnel by providing direction, leadership, and on the job training; Assigning and reviewing tasks;
- Completing Employee Performance Management System and other HR/payroll related documents;
- Assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee operation and maintenance of Energy Facility 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; to meet DHEC operating permit requirements; to review trends; and to share best practices and resolve problems.
- Attends meetings and communicates with senior leadership regarding the direction of Energy Services.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Oversees the chemical water treatment process for boilers, cooling towers, chillers and other associated distribution piping and equipment systems.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Determines requirements and submits requisitions for equipment, materials, supplies and services to minimize down-time.
- Monitors the progress of maintenance projects performed by outside vendors in order to ensure timely completion and customer satisfaction by communicating;
- Coordinating the scheduling of work with affected departments, conducting site inspections to ensure quality of work through completion of project.
Essential Function Yes
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 11/11/2026
Job Close Date 12/26/2026
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 26, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Manager
Align your degree to specialty occupation standards
Energy Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific engineering or applied-science degree. Document the direct connection between your credential and your core duties, because USCIS scrutinizes positions where "manager" titles blur the technical requirements.
Look up prevailing wages before salary talks
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level for your worksite, so knowing Level I through IV rates gives you a grounded baseline.
Target employers with multi-site LCA filing history
If the role involves managing energy across several facilities, confirm your employer plans to file a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll work regularly. A single LCA covering only headquarters won't authorize duties performed at other locations.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Energy Manager openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the sponsorship process for technical operations roles.
Review your O*NET profile before writing your resume
The O*NET occupation profile for Energy Managers lists the core tasks and knowledge domains USCIS expects to see reflected in your petition. Structuring your resume around those descriptors strengthens the specialty-occupation argument your employer's attorney will build.
Clarify cap-exempt status with university or nonprofit employers
Energy Manager roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated facilities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions. Cap-exempt filings bypass the annual selection process entirely, so targeting these employers can accelerate your timeline significantly.
H-1B Visa Energy Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. Employers strengthen the specialty-occupation case by structuring job duties around technical energy modeling, systems analysis, and regulatory compliance rather than general administrative oversight. USCIS will evaluate the actual duties, not just the title.
What does an employer need to file before sponsoring an Energy Manager on H-1B?
The employer first certifies a Labor Condition Application with DOL, confirming the offered wage meets prevailing-wage levels for the specific worksite. After LCA certification, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. If you're a new hire subject to the annual cap, the petition must clear the H-1B selection process before USCIS can adjudicate it.
How do I find Energy Manager jobs at companies that actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Energy Manager openings at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have successfully sponsored technical roles before. Applying directly to employers with no prior LCA activity for similar positions adds risk and delays to your timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Energy Manager role moves to a new facility?
Each worksite where you perform duties needs its own certified LCA on file before you begin working there. If your employer expands your responsibilities to a new location, they must file and receive DOL certification for that site in advance. Working at an unlisted worksite before the amended LCA is certified puts your status at risk.
Can an Energy Manager on H-1B work toward a green card while on status?
Yes. H-1B allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residency without jeopardizing your nonimmigrant status. Many Energy Managers in this role pursue EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green cards through PERM labor certification, which the sponsoring employer initiates. H-1B status is granted in up to three-year increments and can be extended to a six-year maximum while your green card case progresses.