HVAC SupervisorUniversity of South Carolina HVAC department supports USC Housing by operating and maintaining the university's Central Equipment and associated systems and controls. This full-time position within the Facilities Operations department supervises the resources and staff who provide on-site HVAC repair and maintenance services for assigned systems and/or buildings. The HVAC Supervisor plans, directs and oversees all work activities and maintenance technicians, which follow a daily and seasonal plan for maintenance services.
The supervisor is also responsible for providing staff training and on-site assistance as needed.This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement weather.Key responsibilities include:Assisting the management of campus HVAC systems and associated resourcesOverseeing, reviewing and/or commenting on new project proposals and documents from the USC Construction and Renovation Dept. to ensure industry best practices for efficiency, reliability and maintainabilityPerforming and/or overseeing necessary cost accounting, time reporting, work order management and purchasing activities to ensure necessary data is available to make effective data-driven decisions for our organization.Communicating, coordinating and collaborating with customers, staff, peer leadership and university leadership as activities relate to HVAC systems.Perks include:Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!15 paid vacation days15 paid sick days13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)An engaging and collaborative environment.Minimum qualifications include:Preferred qualifications include:Proven experience in HVAC building automation system(s), managing HVAC building automation systems – preferably Johnson Controls Metasys systems, computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS ), and knowledge of safety measures and occupational hazards of the trades.Experience working in a large university/college maintenance operation or multi-building operation, plumbing, sheet metal, and/or electrical trades.Experience using MS Office, including Outlook and Excel.Knowledge/skills/abilities include:Knowledge of HVAC Controls and EMS systems, knowledge of mechanical equipment, pumping and steam systems, chilled and hot water systems as well as a sound knowledge of air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, electrical and other related trades.Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties.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 supervisor and management; and prepare reports.Job close date is 09/01/2026. 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.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.The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.