Deputy Director Of Facilities And Grounds

Dorchester County•Sc, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to be responsible for the oversight of the operation of the day-to-day functions of the Dorchester County Facilities Department to include supervising the Landscape Manager and Buildings Manager. This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Requirements

Associates Degree in building trade(s), facility maintenance, building construction or a closely related field.
At least two (2) years of facility maintenance, building construction or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Managerial experience in the facilities field or related field required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

Certification for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or electrical maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.
Performs duties of the Director as necessary in his/her absence.
Writes Scope of Work (SOW) for all projects.
Attends all pre-bid and bid closings.
Schedules contractors to quote jobs.
Sets and meets deadlines for projects and renovations.
Performs weekly inspections of renovations and projects.
Assists Director in capital project planning.
Creates construction standards checklist for in house projects.
Oversees the HVAC Preventative Maintenance Program contract.
Conducts interviews on potential Facilities Department candidates.
Takes lead on maintaining work order system assets, reviews work orders and preventative maintenance plans to ensure completion and accountability.
Works closely with Buildings Manager is supply ordering for projects and renovations.
Reviews department purchases and locates costs savings opportunities to combine purchases, vendor selection or material selection.
Works with Building Manager to create construction standards checklist for in house projects, and non-capital and capital renovations.
Must be flexible and open to change ability to assist departmental needs based on absences and vacations.
Works with Landscape Manager in supervising and performing grounds maintenance, parking lot and walkway maintenance, and campus beautification.
Other duties as assigned.