Maintenance Visa Sponsorship Jobs in South Carolina

Posting Number STA00575PO26

Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Function Facilities Maintenance

USC Market Title Facilities Supervisor

Job Level A4 - Administrative/Operational Support

Business Title (Internal Title) Housing Maintenance Lead

Campus Beaufort

Work County Beaufort

College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level

Department BFT Maintenance Services

State Pay Range G06

USC Market Range MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education & experience

Location of Vacancy USC Beaufort supported area

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 40

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Can include nights and weekends.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Other Professional

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.

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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.

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Advertised Job Summary

Housing Maintenance Lead

University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB)

Lead the Team That Keeps Campus Living at Its Best

Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, leading teams, and making a visible impact every day? The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is seeking a Housing Maintenance Lead to oversee the maintenance, appearance, and operational excellence of our student housing facilities. Nestled along South Carolina’s breathtaking Lowcountry coast, USCB offers the opportunity to build your career while enjoying life just minutes from Hilton Head Island, historic Beaufort, Savannah, and Charleston. This is more than a maintenance position—it’s an opportunity to help create a safe, welcoming, and exceptional residential experience for students while leading a dedicated facilities team.

What You’ll Do

As the Housing Maintenance Lead, you will provide leadership and technical expertise while coordinating the daily activities of maintenance, custodial, and grounds personnel responsible for university housing. Your work will directly contribute to providing students with clean, safe, attractive, and fully operational residential communities. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coordinate, and direct the daily activities of housing maintenance, custodial, and grounds staff.
• Maintain the operation of residential heating, cooling, and domestic hot water systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to maximize equipment life and reliability.
• Diagnose and complete minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, including appliances such as washers, dryers, ice makers, pumps, switches, and lighting components.
• Repair and maintain interior and exterior building finishes, including painting, flooring, walls, ceilings, doors, cabinetry, glass, railings, partitions, bulletin boards, and other facility components.
• Conduct routine inspections of roofs, roof drains, exterior caulking, windows, doors, lighting systems, and building security features.
• Perform security inspections and repairs to exterior doors, windows, roof hatches, and lighting systems to maintain a safe residential environment.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities including filter replacements, coil cleaning, lubrication, vibration and temperature checks, tightening electrical connections (220V or less), and replacement of consumable system components.
• Maintain clean and welcoming exterior spaces by removing leaves and debris from breezeways, entrances, sidewalks, and stairways.
• Maintain accurate work orders, inventory records, timesheets, logbooks, and material requisitions.
• Order maintenance materials and supplies while maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Communicate effectively with Housing leadership and Facilities management regarding priorities, repairs, and operational needs.
• Assist with equipment condition assessments, long-range maintenance planning, and annual budget preparation.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will possess:

• Experience leading or coordinating maintenance, custodial, or facilities personnel.
• Strong working knowledge of building maintenance systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building repair.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting facility systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining maintenance records, inventories, and work order systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading a collaborative maintenance team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining compliance with applicable building and safety codes.

Why USCB?

At the University of South Carolina Beaufort, you’ll become part of a growing university where your work directly enhances the student experience. From maintaining residence halls to preserving beautiful campus environments, every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Located in the heart of South Carolina’s renowned Lowcountry, USCB offers an outstanding quality of life with easy access to:

• Beautiful Atlantic beaches and waterways
• Historic downtown Beaufort
• Hilton Head Island
• Savannah, Georgia
• Charleston, South Carolina
• Exceptional outdoor recreation, boating, fishing, golf, and year-round coastal living

Join Our Team

If you’re a motivated facilities professional with leadership experience, technical expertise, and pride in maintaining exceptional living environments, we encourage you to apply for the Housing Maintenance Lead position at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

Help us provide students with a safe, comfortable, and welcoming place to call home while building your career in one of the country’s most beautiful coastal communities.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 3 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to understand, carry out routine oral and written instructions as well as work independently and to direct work of others. Considerable knowledge and skill in use of tools, equipment, and materials used in general building maintenance applicable to the job. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment. Ability to work with computer and software systems for maintenance records. Exhibit large degree of flexibility with assignments. Must have knowledge of all campus buildings to be able to perform work in any building.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Performs security inspections and repairs of exterior doors and windows, roof hatches, lighting systems, and related equipment/systems as required or allowed by code.

Maintains daily operation of heating/cooling and domestic hot water heating systems.

Performs minor repairs on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems and appliances. (Examples include washers/dryers, ice makers ballast replacement, switch replacement, pump replacement, coil cleaning, unplugs sinks and stools, etc.).

Performs minor repairs to interior and exterior finishes (Examples include cleaning or touch up painting of walls or ceilings that have been stained by moisture or mildew; ceiling tile or floor tile replacement, carpet repair, painting, glass replacement, cabinet repair, bookshelves repair or replacement, bulletin board repair or replacement, wall repair, door repair or replacement, railing and partition repair, etc.).

Performs inspections and minor repairs to exterior (roof, roof drains, down spouts, caulking, tuckpointing, etc.).

Performs preventive maintenance tasks for electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems, including but not limited to filter changes, coil cleaning, lug tightening (220V or less), greasing, oiling, wipe down, vibration and temperature checks, blow down, consumable components replacement (such as packing glands, anode rods, etc.).

Perform routine cleaning of breezeways and entrances, including blowing leaves and other debris off hallways, stoops, approaches and steps.

Completes and submits the required paperwork (logbooks, timesheets, work orders, material requisition slips, etc.).

Communicates effectively with site administrator and maintenance manager.

Maintains accurate inventory information and orders necessary maintenance materials and supplies in a timely manner.

Helps perform equipment/system condition analysis and preparation of information for upcoming budget year.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 60

Job Duty

Coordinates, directs, and supervises the work tasks of subordinate maintenance staff, including students. Plans and organizes work activities to develop an efficient, seamless workflow. Develops schedules for work activities that produce results within time constraints. Communicates expectations and standards of performance to staff. Develops and maintains appropriate working relationships with faculty, staff and student groups using the facility. Maintains records and prepares reports.

Coordinates the work of contractors performing maintenance tasks in the facility. Meet with contractors, show contractors the location and nature of the work, and provide non-technical inspections for and determining when the work is essentially complete. Reports progress and completion back to responsible associates.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty

Organizes, coordinates, supervises, and participates in set-up and take down activities for special events.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 10

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 No

Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date 07/29/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department’s discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.

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 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.