HVAC Trades Specialist IV
- Employer
- University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
STA00412PO26
Job Family:Skilled Trades
Job Function:HVAC Repair
USC Market Title:HVAC Mechanic
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133888
Job Level:T2 - Technical Support
Business Title (Internal Title):HVAC Trades Specialist IV
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Division of Administration and Finance
Department:DAF Facilities Maintenance
State Pay Range:G07
USC Market Range:MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range:$44,296 - $54,263
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:- Monday-Friday 8:00a.m-4:30p.m.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
12 months
Job Search Category:Trades/Maintenance
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.
Advertised Job Summary:Provides skilled preventative maintenance relating to HVAC and mechanical services for the Facilities Department of the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus E&G facilities using a campus wide equipment inventory, planning and scheduling processes, industry measures, metrics, and reports.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:- Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- S.C. driver’s license required.
- High school graduate and 5 years’ experience in commercial maintenance and repair services relating to mechanical or HVAC systems with knowledge of national and local code requirements for trades area with journeyman certification in HVAC.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work independently, maintain functional awareness of typical hazards with in the work place, work within established resources, communicate both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided, organize, plan and prioritize work, and demonstrated ability to use a computer.
Gains an understanding and assists with departmental performance measures by preparing for work sampling studies and site inspections; identifying equipment inspected and equipment needing replacement; providing input to determine if the prioritized listing of PM activities was met; and noting equipment run time versus down time.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Performs administrative tasks including completing accurate timesheets and leave requests; attending meetings and training events related to EMS Controls, preventative maintenance performance measures and metrics, bar coding inventory equipment, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement; and providing information for management review and reporting.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Assists the EMS/HVAC unit of a University-wide HVAC program for corrective and planned maintenance by planning, inspecting, verifying, and troubleshooting related issues; communicating with the EMS/HVAC manager, EMS and HVAC supervisors, area maintenance personnel, and the Call Center; using assigned work orders; performing physical HVAC repair work; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well-planned, delivered and completed; ensuring work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations; ensuring that systems are in safe working order and are compliant with the national and local codes and regulations; and exhibiting a professional demeanor including conduct, appearance, and work practices.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Following the supervisor’s direction, assists with facilities campus wide inventory of building and structure equipment by physically determining the type and location of equipment; bar coding equipment using electronic mechanism; entering inventory and service data needs in a master database; taking part in the updating of inventory every six months; using an equipment condition and estimated life expectancy projection by priority report; providing input for a recurring inventory of parts and supplies to support all planned activities for upcoming work quarters; and communicating with the PM Manager, Planner & Scheduler, supervisor, and various other departmental personnel.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:20
Job Duty:Performs preventative maintenance relating to HVAC and mechanical needs including but not limited to vibration analysis, filters, belts, lubrication, hoods, pumps, pump motors, fans, and fan motors by receiving and performing assigned work including repairs; communicating with the managers, supervisor, planner/scheduler, co-workers, and the Call Center; following the guidelines and direction; planning, inspecting, verifying, and problem solving assigned issues; ensuring that corrective measures have been provided; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well-planned, delivered and completed; ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations; ensuring that all systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations; and exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:40
Job Duty:Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Function:No
Percentage of Time:5
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Job Open Date:06/08/2026
Job Close Date:07/23/2026
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 July 23, 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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.Quicklink for Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207512
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.
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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
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The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.
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