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Energy Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when backed by a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Employers in utilities, commercial real estate, and manufacturing sponsor regularly, and the role's project-based nature makes it strong for EB-2 and EB-3 green card filings too.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Manager
Align your degree to the role
Energy Manager positions require a directly related degree to clear H-1B specialty occupation. Engineering, mechanical systems, or environmental science degrees map cleanly. A business degree alone rarely satisfies USCIS unless paired with a strong technical minor or graduate coursework.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation so you know the floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Target utility and ESCO employers specifically
Energy service companies and investor-owned utilities file LCAs for Energy Manager roles more consistently than general contractors. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history in this occupation, filtered by city and industry sector.
Document PE licensure or certifications early
A Certified Energy Manager credential or Professional Engineer license strengthens specialty occupation evidence in your petition. Gather exam scores, certificates, and continuing education records before your employer files, since USCIS may request them in an RFE.
Understand PERM timing for green card track
If your employer plans to sponsor a green card through EB-2 or EB-3, PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before the I-140 petition even starts. Ask about the green card track during the offer stage, not after your first H-1B term is nearly exhausted.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled if on STEM OPT
If you're transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B sponsorship, your employer must already be E-Verify enrolled before your STEM OPT extension is approved. Confirm enrollment status with HR and have them sign your I-983 training plan before you file the OPT extension with your DSO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, as long as the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or environmental science. Generic management experience without a technical degree foundation often triggers an RFE. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the job title, so your employer's petition must clearly show the technical degree requirement in the job description.
Which industries sponsor Energy Manager visas most often?
Utilities, commercial real estate firms, energy service companies, hospitals, and large manufacturing operations file LCAs for Energy Manager roles most consistently. These employers have ongoing energy compliance and efficiency obligations that justify full-time, degree-level positions. Browse Migrate Mate to see which employers have active sponsorship history in this role across different U.S. metro areas.
Can I qualify for H-1B sponsorship with a foreign engineering degree?
Yes. USCIS accepts foreign degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A three-year Australian engineering degree, for example, is typically recognized as equivalent. Your employer may need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to include in the I-129 petition if USCIS requests evidence of degree equivalency.
What green card pathway is realistic for a sponsored Energy Manager?
Most employer-sponsored Energy Managers pursue EB-2 or EB-3 through PERM labor certification. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or the equivalent. EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience. Priority date backlogs apply to nationals of India and China, so the practical timeline varies significantly depending on your country of birth.
What does the LCA process mean for my job offer as an Energy Manager?
The Labor Condition Application is a DOL filing your employer must complete before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS. It certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your role and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for U.S. workers. The LCA is typically certified within seven business days of submission, but it must be in hand before USCIS accepts the I-129 petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Energy Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.