<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00902PO25 Job Family Skilled Trades Job Function Electrical Maintenance USC Market Title Electrical Maintenance Supervisor Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133864 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 Range G10 USC Market Range MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336 Anticipated Hiring Range $63,557 - $67,707 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 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>Directly supervise the high voltage electrical crew in the construction, operation and maintenance of the USC campus primary high voltage electrical distribution system including substations and the electrical distribution and control system of four energy facilities. This is a working supervisory position which participates in accomplishing work assignments as a skilled master trades craftsman in the areas of electrical distribution from the power company through building switchgear to include design coordination, project management, technical and safety oversight. Performs highly-skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field 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 Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma and 7 years of strong background experience in Mid to High Voltage (460 volt to 8120 volts) electrical distribution systems and the associated equipment of substations and energy plants. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge and skilled in managing resources and inventories. </li><li>Must have the ability to lead by example, solve problems, take initiative to provide services, develop strong customer relationships, measure cost and performance, keep accurate records, communicate effectively, develop proper procedures, define actions to resolve specific problem situations, communicate to management, and prepare reports. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <ul> <li>Performs administrative tasks including assisting and handing purchase requests, credit card purchases, inventory control, maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment, training and safety programs, accounting, and required personnel activities. </li><li>Estimates time, material or labor costs for use in project plans. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <ul> <li>Responds to emergency maintenance situations as needed after hours by communicating with night maintenance staff, facility services personnel, or USC police department dispatch, determining plan of action, and physically arriving at area of distress in order to resolve the situation. </li><li>Works with power company, electrical engineers, and contractors to provide a package integrated response during power outages. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates the installation of new and modified electrical systems including but not limited to reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings; </li><li>Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and subcontractors to approve new construction plans based on USC electrical standards and to provide information on existing electrical systems that may be affected during a project and advise on requirements for future construction projects; </li><li>Reviewing construction areas for electrical requirements; </li><li>Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, man power, and equipment requirements; </li><li>Actual installation or modification of electrical systems or the supervision of same; </li><li>Communication of expected installation or modification work with electrical supervisory personnel; </li><li>Trouble shooting or newly modified systems to assure proper electrical functioning of the system. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Performs administrative oversight in terms of schedules, time and attendance, professional development, employee personal evaluations, training, and safety. </li><li>Manages assign resources and equipment. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <ul> <li>As a working supervisor, establishes, maintains and monitors a comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for constant safe reliable operation relating to University-wide high voltage electrical system, and electrical mechanical systems in all four energy plants and the electrical high voltage distribution system to include inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting facility electrical issues, heavy duty motors and electrical equipment; </li><li>Establishing time associated cost of service work; </li><li>Assigning work orders; </li><li>Communicating with Project Managers, the power company, Energy Services and plant personnel, and clients. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <ul> <li>Communicating with project managers, billing liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other department staff on a regular basis, bringing in upper management when necessary, in order to provide support, research issues, and enhancing the image of facility services with University personnel by providing a sense of immediate customer service, solving problems, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and giving maintenance guidance and advice. </li></ul> <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 Yes Hazardous weather category Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 11/13/2025 Job Close Date 03/05/2026 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 March 5, 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 USC.</p> <p>This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197861 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 a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field 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> </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>