<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00127PO26 Job Family Skilled Trades Job Function HVAC Repair USC Market Title HVAC Mechanic Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133891 Job Level T3 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title) Instrument & Controls Tech II Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Energy Management State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653 Anticipated Hiring Range $48,726 - $59,689 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Monday-Friday </li><li>7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. </li><li>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. </li></ul> <p>Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>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 at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Investigates and identifies energy conservation measures that can be implemented on campus. Also helps to implement, adjust, and maintain building setback scheduling campus wide. Aid and help in the installation, maintenance and calibration of chilled water, steam and electrical metering for monitoring and chargeback purposes. Works to improve general reliability of existing metering and controlling sensors in the building automation system and monitoring, identifying and probing issues as they may arise. Performs building retro-commissioning tasks that can be easily implemented to aid occupant comfort and/or reduce energy consumption. Troubleshoots building control issues and aids the Energy Management Services in complex problems. Works to optimize the performance of AHU, steam, and chilled water systems within their intended sequence of operations. Participates in the execution and quality control of campus building optimization projects.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials</p> <ul> <li>Driver's License is required. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Associate degree in a technical field and/or Graduation from an accredited college level program in Industrial Instrumentation or related studies. </li><li>Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Experience in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and controls equipment. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Evaluate, calibrate, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and test functions for campus utility meters, sensors (temperature / DP, Etc.) and monitoring equipment.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty</p> <p>Aid in the collection, review and approval of pertinent data and inspection(s), to ensure meters are operating effectively.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Perform journey level work in designing, installing, maintaining, and operating pneumatic and digital instrumentation.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Coordinate commissioning of control systems on new or renovation projects.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty</p> <p>Monitor, recommend modifications, and repair all components for pneumatic, PLC, and DDC systems.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Read and interpret blueprints, assist engineering support team with technical issues, complete work orders using automated system, perform work tasks in a safe manner and report safety hazards</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty</p> <p>Other duties as required.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 03/03/2026 Job Close Date 04/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by April 17, 2026.</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at UofSC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203056 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least an accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you have a valid Drivers License? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Other Supporting Documents </li><li>Resume </li></ul>