Supervisory Commissary Management Specialist (Zone Manager)
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Zone Maintenance Supervisor
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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March 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Zone Maintenance Supervisor role at the University of South Carolina involves leading a team of maintenance workers to keep campus facilities running smoothly, including planning daily tasks, handling inspections, and managing special projects.
It's a hands-on position that requires supervising staff, solving problems on the spot, and being available for emergencies like bad weather.
This job suits someone who is organized, good at leading people, and comfortable making quick decisions in a busy university setting.
Key Requirements
- Experience supervising maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to plan and direct daily work activities
- Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate problem-solving with sound judgment
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and ability to oversee tools, equipment, and inspections
- Effective communication and liaison skills with staff, management, and other departments
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as essential personnel
Full Job Description
Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Advertised Job Summary
Zone Maintenance Supervisor
• Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly?
• Do you enjoy planning, organizing, and leading a team to deliver high-quality work?
• Do you demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when addressing maintenance challenges?
• Can you balance independent decision-making with strong communication and collaboration?
The Zone Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily work of an assigned maintenance crew while clearly communicating maintenance objectives, expectations, and performance standards. This position provides hands-on leadership to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental goals. The role requires strong organizational and time-management skills, the ability to make sound independent decisions, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Primary duties include:
• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, attendance oversight, and disciplinary actions.
• Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities to ensure timely and high-quality completion of tasks.
• Perform routine inspections of tools and equipment and coordinate the requisition of necessary tools and parts.
• Serve as a liaison between maintenance staff, area management, University Housing leadership, and other university departments.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, including oversight of fan control units.
• Plan and oversee special projects, including material ordering, staffing coordination, and completion of quality assurance checks.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency, weekend, or hazardous weather call-backs as required.
• This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.
Perks
Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to plan work of a crew and communicate maintenance objectives.
• Ability to work independently in a service oriented environment, subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge.
Job Close Date
03/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by March 27, 2026.
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
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EEO Statement
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.
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Requirements
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
• 8 years maintenance experience or equal combination of formal trade school and experience.
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience.
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