Zone Maintenance Supervisor

Zone Maintenance Supervisor

Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

Job Type: Full Time

About UofSC: From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Are you a hands‑on leader who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy planning, organizing, and leading a team to deliver high‑quality work? Do you demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment when addressing maintenance challenges? Can you balance independent decision‑making with strong communication and collaboration?

The Zone Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily work of an assigned maintenance crew while clearly communicating maintenance objectives, expectations, and performance standards. This position provides hands‑on leadership to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental goals. The role requires strong organizational and time‑management skills, the ability to make sound independent decisions, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment.

• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, attendance oversight, and disciplinary actions.
• Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities to ensure timely and high‑quality completion of tasks.
• Perform routine inspections of tools and equipment and coordinate the requisition of necessary tools and parts.
• Serve as a liaison between maintenance staff, area management, University Housing leadership, and other university departments.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, including oversight of fan control units.
• Plan and oversee special projects, including material ordering, staffing coordination, and completion of quality assurance checks.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to emergency, weekend, or hazardous weather call‑backs as required.
• This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

• Competitive salary & benefits
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

• 8 years maintenance experience or equal combination of formal trade school and experience.
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience.

• Ability to plan work of a crew and communicate maintenance objectives.
• Ability to work independently in a service‑oriented environment, subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate problem‑solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Job Close Date: 03/27/2026

We are only accepting applications submitted by March 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, Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development Opportunities.

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