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Posting Number : STA00902PO25
Job Family : Skilled Trades
Job Function : Electrical Maintenance
USC Market Title : Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Job Level : M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) : Electrician II
Campus : Columbia
Work County : Richland
College/Division : Division of Administration and Finance
Department : DAF Facilities Energy Plant
State Pay Band : 6
Approved Starting Salary : $54,165
Advertised Salary Range : $54,165 - $67,707
Part/Full Time : Full Time
Hours Per Week : 40
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (flexible)
Basis : 12 months
Number Of Vacancies : 1
Job Open Date : 11/13/2025
Job Close Date : 02/11/2026
Open Until Filled : No
Responsibilities
Responds to emergency maintenance situations as needed after hours, coordinating with night maintenance staff, facility services personnel, or USC police department dispatch; determines plan of action and physically arrives to resolve the situation. (10%)
Works with power company, electrical engineers, and contractors to provide an integrated response during power outages. (15%)
Coordinates installation of new and modified electrical systems: reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings; consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and subcontractors; reviewing construction areas for electrical requirements; estimating costs; supervising installation or modification; communicating expected work with supervisory personnel; troubleshooting to assure proper functioning. (20%)
Supervises high voltage electrical crew responsible for maintaining, installing, and renovating the high voltage electrical system and performing mechanical repairs for substations, energy plants, and electrical distribution systems; performs administrative oversight of schedules, time and attendance, professional development, employee evaluations, training, and safety. (25%)
Establishes, maintains, and monitors a comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance program for the university‑wide high voltage electrical system and electrical mechanical systems in all four energy plants; inspects, verifies, communicates, and troubleshoots facility electrical issues and heavy‑duty motors and equipment; establishes time‑associated cost of service work; assigns work orders; communicates with Project Managers, the power company, Energy Services personnel, and clients. (5%)
Communicates with project managers, billing liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other department staff regularly, providing support, researching issues, enhancing the image of facility services; delivers customer service, problem solving, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and providing maintenance guidance and advice.
Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field and 3 or more years of related experience; alternatively, equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred: high school diploma and 7 years of strong background experience in mid‑ to high‑voltage (460 V to 8120 V) electrical distribution systems and associated equipment of substations and energy plants.
Knowledge and skills: managing resources and inventories; leading by example; problem solving; initiative; customer relationship development; cost and performance measurement; accurate record keeping; effective communication; developing procedures; resolving specific issue situations; preparing reports for management.
Must have ability to perform administrative tasks including purchase request handling, credit card purchases, inventory control, vehicle and equipment maintenance, training and safety programs, accounting, and required personnel activities.
Must estimate time, material or labor costs for use in project plans.
Safety and Security Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive : Yes
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.
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.
Benefits
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
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Posting Number : STA00902PO25
Job Family : Skilled Trades
Job Function : Electrical Maintenance
USC Market Title : Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Job Level : M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) : Electrician II
Campus : Columbia
Work County : Richland
College/Division : Division of Administration and Finance
Department : DAF Facilities Energy Plant
State Pay Band : 6
Approved Starting Salary : $54,165
Advertised Salary Range : $54,165 - $67,707
Part/Full Time : Full Time
Hours Per Week : 40
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (flexible)
Basis : 12 months
Number Of Vacancies : 1
Job Open Date : 11/13/2025
Job Close Date : 02/11/2026
Open Until Filled : No
Responsibilities
Responds to emergency maintenance situations as needed after hours, coordinating with night maintenance staff, facility services personnel, or USC police department dispatch; determines plan of action and physically arrives to resolve the situation. (10%)
Works with power company, electrical engineers, and contractors to provide an integrated response during power outages. (15%)
Coordinates installation of new and modified electrical systems: reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings; consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and subcontractors; reviewing construction areas for electrical requirements; estimating costs; supervising installation or modification; communicating expected work with supervisory personnel; troubleshooting to assure proper functioning. (20%)
Supervises high voltage electrical crew responsible for maintaining, installing, and renovating the high voltage electrical system and performing mechanical repairs for substations, energy plants, and electrical distribution systems; performs administrative oversight of schedules, time and attendance, professional development, employee evaluations, training, and safety. (25%)
Establishes, maintains, and monitors a comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance program for the university‑wide high voltage electrical system and electrical mechanical systems in all four energy plants; inspects, verifies, communicates, and troubleshoots facility electrical issues and heavy‑duty motors and equipment; establishes time‑associated cost of service work; assigns work orders; communicates with Project Managers, the power company, Energy Services personnel, and clients. (5%)
Communicates with project managers, billing liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other department staff regularly, providing support, researching issues, enhancing the image of facility services; delivers customer service, problem solving, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and providing maintenance guidance and advice.
Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field and 3 or more years of related experience; alternatively, equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred: high school diploma and 7 years of strong background experience in mid‑ to high‑voltage (460 V to 8120 V) electrical distribution systems and associated equipment of substations and energy plants.
Knowledge and skills: managing resources and inventories; leading by example; problem solving; initiative; customer relationship development; cost and performance measurement; accurate record keeping; effective communication; developing procedures; resolving specific issue situations; preparing reports for management.
Must have ability to perform administrative tasks including purchase request handling, credit card purchases, inventory control, vehicle and equipment maintenance, training and safety programs, accounting, and required personnel activities.
Must estimate time, material or labor costs for use in project plans.
Safety and Security Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive : Yes
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.
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.
Benefits
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
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