Building/Grounds Manager (#011573) Lieber Correctional Inst, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and supervise daily and emergency maintenance and repair programs for a Level III Institution.
• Develop maintenance plans and procedures for buildings, utility services, grounds, installed equipment, etc.
• Determine requirements, set priorities, obtain required materials and equipment, and assign work.
• Establish on-call procedures to respond to emergency maintenance and repair calls and ensure the work is promptly and properly performed.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for the institution.
• Determine all items requiring periodic preventive maintenance and develop PM checklists for each item.
• Schedule and follow up to ensure preventive maintenance is completed as required.
• Develop plans and cost estimates, determine schedules, and obtain required materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Select, orient, and train new employees and inmate trade workers and evaluate their performance.
• Successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

• An associate's degree and professional experience directly related to the area of employment.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and 5 years of professional experience related to the area of employment, one of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of trades being supervised.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in the principles and techniques of facilities maintenance, including plumbing, general construction, electrical, kitchen equipment, and operation of heavy equipment.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Insurance Benefits: Health and dental insurance, prescription coverage, wellness benefits, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan with 401(k) and 457 options).
• Workplace Benefits: Tuition assistance, paid holiday, annual and sick leave, and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, except those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.