Maintenance Specialist Jobs in South Carolina
Maintenance Specialist jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in manufacturing, hospitality, commercial real estate, and healthcare, with consistent openings at every level from entry-level technician to senior facilities lead. Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston are the state's busiest hiring markets, where employers like BMW Manufacturing, Michelin, and Prisma Health maintain large facilities teams year-round. HVAC systems, electrical diagnostics, and preventive maintenance programs are among the most in-demand specialties across South Carolina's industrial and institutional employers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) is seeking Operations/Maintenance/Engineering Specialists to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site. Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply; skills will be aligned from Department of Defense operations to Department of Energy nuclear facility operations.
These positions provide general direction, guidance, analysis, coordination and/or support to operations, maintenance, and support organizations. These functions will be in direct or indirect support of a specific facility (or facilities), location or functional area. Administers and/or oversees operational programs.
- Assignments may include Shift Operations, Control Room, Shift Technical Engineer, Work Planner, Lockout Writer, Maintenance Specialist or related facility-based engineering, operations and maintenance positions.
- Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Using considerable subject matter knowledge, provides feedback, recommendations, administration, coordination, and/or professional support on a variety of activities such as; audits, drills, assessments, process improvement, surveillances, inspections, walk downs, outages, compliance, predictive/preventive maintenance, cost/budget, communications, planning, scheduling, training, systems, performance metrics and other facility/area/programmatic initiatives and assignments
- Reviews technical and non-technical work documents for compliance, accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, and safety including, but not limited to, procedures, work packages, lockout/tagout plans, work products, checklists, white papers, presentations, and program documents in support of operations, maintenance, and project work evolutions associated with operation of an area or facility
- Complete work package, operating procedure, system lockouts, engineering document reviews and approve said documents
- Plan and estimate complex engineering tasks, promote and negotiate solutions, and communicate with management and customers.
- Implements small/moderately sized programs and improvement initiatives
- Performs walk downs, inspections, observations, and/or evaluations to ensure safe and efficient operation. Problem-solves as issues arise
- Develops and issues preventive maintenance records and work packages in response to a periodic and predetermined maintenance schedule.
- Evaluates scope of work to ensure appropriate post-maintenance testing requirements are incorporated into the work package.
- Develops and writes lockouts/tagouts for corrective, preventive, and modification work packages.
- Performs analysis on equipment and components providing meaningful conclusions
- Utilizes and administers information systems and business applications including activities such as general maintenance, upgrades, data integrity, analysis, and report/query development. Trains others on use of systems
- Performs inquiries, fact and information gathering pertaining to abnormal facility events or other occurrences in support of issue investigations which includes participation/facilitation of Fact Finding and Issue Investigation meetings. Documents and incorporates responses, recommendations, and situational and root cause factors.
- Coordinates and plans cross functional activities between construction, operations, work control, maintenance, projects and other relevant areas
- Coordinates materials/waste handling, storage and disposition
- Provides technical or professional support for operational/maintenance activities including facility system assessments, equipment maintenance and functional testing. Develops, implements and documents corrective actions for identified systems and equipment deficiencies and failures.
- Interfaces with other groups within and outside the facility or area for a variety of assignments. Serves as administrative or technical primary point of contact on numerous programs, policies, procedures, projects and/or practices
- Interprets and communicates site, company and/or departmental procedures or protocols
- May function in a variety of contingency coordinator roles in support of operations. These can include emergency/fire/security, environmental/regulatory compliance, and nuclear material accountability among others.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma/GED and relevant work experience in operations, maintenance, engineering or related
- Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
- Navy nuclear experienced personnel attending NUPOCC in Seattle, WA November 2026
- Con-ops experience in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com.
Benefits:Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.
Highlights of our plans include:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
- Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
- Health Savings Account
- Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Accident Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance specialist jobs across South Carolina.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in a maintenance-related trade
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems
- EPA 608 certification for roles involving refrigerants and HVAC equipment
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to diagnose and repair systems
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems for work order tracking
- Valid South Carolina driver's license required for facilities or multi-site maintenance roles
Maintenance Specialist Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance specialist in South Carolina?
Most maintenance specialist roles in South Carolina require a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on trade experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical systems. South Carolina does not mandate a single statewide maintenance license for general facilities work, but HVAC technicians must hold a South Carolina mechanical contractor or specialty contractor license through the Contractor's Licensing Board. EPA 608 certification is required for anyone handling refrigerants. Many employers also look for graduates of technical programs at institutions like Midlands Technical College or Greenville Technical College.
Which companies hire maintenance specialists in South Carolina?
South Carolina maintenance specialist roles are posted by Advanced Technology Services, Kyocera AVX, and AMH and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's deep manufacturing base, anchored by automotive, tire, and aerospace plants, means industrial employers are consistently among the most active hirers of maintenance specialists in the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most maintenance specialist jobs?
Blythewood, Charleston, and Fountain Inn have the most maintenance specialist openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads as the state capital with a large healthcare and government facilities footprint, Greenville and Spartanburg draw heavily from the Upstate's automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor anchored by BMW and Michelin, and Charleston's growing aerospace, hospitality, and port logistics sectors keep steady demand for experienced maintenance specialists.
Are there remote maintenance specialist jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance specialist work is predominantly hands-on and tied to a physical facility, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 33% of maintenance specialist openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be supervisory, planning, or CMMS coordination roles rather than frontline technical positions.
How can I get hired as a maintenance specialist in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a technical certificate in HVAC, electrical technology, or industrial maintenance at a South Carolina Technical College System school such as Trident Technical College or Piedmont Technical College, then applying for facilities maintenance technician or maintenance assistant roles at large manufacturers, hospital systems, or property management companies. BMW Manufacturing, Michelin, and major healthcare networks like MUSC Health run apprenticeship and structured on-the-job training tracks. Earning EPA 608 certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge even without prior work history.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance specialist jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to maintenance specialist jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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