Housing Maintenance Technician
University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) – Beaufort & Bluffton, South Carolina
Help Create Exceptional Student Living Experiences on the South Carolina Coast!
The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is seeking a motivated,
dependable, and skilled Housing Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities
team. Located in the heart of South Carolina’s beautiful Lowcountry, with campuses near Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and Charleston, USCB offers a unique opportunity to build your career while making a direct impact on the
student experience.
If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in maintaining safe, attractive, and welcoming residential communities, we invite you to become part of our growing university.
What You’ll Do
As a Housing Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residence halls remain safe, functional, and comfortable for students by:
- Performing preventive maintenance and repairs throughout university
housing facilities.
- Troubleshooting and repairing residential appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, and other kitchen equipment. Performing plumbing repairs, including toilets, sinks, shower fixtures, faucets, and drains.
- Completing general maintenance work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, and minor renovations.
- Responding promptly to maintenance requests through the university’s computerized work order system.
- Assisting with room renovations, installations, and facility improvement projects.
- Inspecting housing facilities to identify maintenance concerns before they become larger issues.
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform daily responsibilities safely and efficiently.
- Working independently or as part of a collaborative facilities team to deliver exceptional service to students and campus partners. Helping maintain the overall appearance, safety, and operational readiness of university housing facilities and surrounding grounds.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or one or more skilled trades.
- Possesses working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
- Enjoys troubleshooting problems and finding practical solutions.
- Takes pride in providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment.
Why Join USCB?
At the University of South Carolina Beaufort, every employee contributes to creating an outstanding student experience. As a Housing Maintenance Technician, you’ll enjoy meaningful work while living and working in one of the nation’s most desirable coastal regions. From historic Beaufort to the beaches of Hilton Head Island and the vibrant culture of nearby Savannah and Charleston, the Lowcountry offers an unmatched quality of life.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Your skills help create the home away from home where students learn, grow, and thrive. Join a university committed to excellence, innovation, and student success while enjoying an exceptional career in South Carolina’s beautiful coastal Lowcountry.
Please be prepared to upload a current resume and references w/ contact information.
Apply today and help build the future—one residence hall at a time—at the University of South Carolina Beaufort!
