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Facilities Maintenance Director

The Budd Group · Columbia, SC · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time

About The Budd Group

We operate with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to operational excellence as a God-honoring company. We treat our team members and clients like family, fostering an environment where your technical expertise is valued, your leadership is recognized, and your career growth is actively supported.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in commercial facility management, Class A property maintenance, or high-level technical/military engineering
  • Strong background in commercial HVAC/MEP systems

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer Day)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
  • Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • 401(k) Match
  • Career Advancement
  • Free Online Classes
  • Mental Health & Financial Support
  • Pay on Demand + Cash Back
  • English/Spanish Learning

Perks & Growth

  • 50/50 technical and administrative balance
  • Led a dedicated 8–9 technician team
  • Clear career advancement paths

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as the technical authority and operational leader for a prestigious Class A commercial campus
  • Directly troubleshoot, service, and maintain critical MEP infrastructure, including chillers, boilers, RTUs, cooling towers, and coolant loops
  • Manage vendor contracts (elevators, specialized equipment, landscaping), oversee sub-contracted labor, track budgets, and ensure cost-effective facility performance
  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact, delivering high-level transparency, facility condition reporting, and strategic planning
  • Mentor, schedule, and lead a dedicated onsite team of 8–9 maintenance technicians to keep the campus in showroom-ready condition
  • Partner with the onsite Janitorial Manager to focus your time on technical infrastructure, vendor accountability, and mechanical reliability

What You Bring To The Team

  • Hands-On Technical Expertise: Deep background in commercial mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, boilers, RTUs, and hydronic/coolant loops) with the ability to perform complex mechanical tasks yourself
  • Administrative Acumen: Proven experience managing vendor contracts, negotiating sub-labor agreements, handling budgets, and building staff schedules
  • Experience: 5+ years in commercial facility management, Class A property maintenance, or high-level technical/military engineering
  • Communication: Strong proactive skills as a Facilities Manager to interface confidently with building owners, executive leadership, and trade vendors

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