Retail Maintenance Coordinator - Charleston, SC

About the role

The Retail Maintenance Coordinator performs repairs and maintenance of store equipment and systems across several disciplines. They evaluate, schedule, coordinate, and provide oversight and guidance to maintenance contractors to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality service for multiple trades in retail stores. The role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, assisting with corporate projects, and supporting construction initiatives in new and remodeled facilities.

The Retail Maintenance Coordinator reports directly to the Divisional Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to construction initiatives in new and remodeled retail facilities.
• Independently manages retail and facility service projects for improvements, repairs, and replacements for buildings and their components.
• Utilizes task management tools to manage Facilities Project Office (FPO) assigned projects and reports results to Corporate Project Manager.
• Provides the Divisional Facility Services Maintenance Team with key information regarding maintenance issues or updates.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a construction-related field or other analytical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least two (2) years of general maintenance experience (e.g., roofing, carpentry, plumbing, cabinetry, electrical, building construction).
• At least 20 years of age.
• Excellent driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on call 24/7 for emergency responses.
• Able and willing to travel, including overnight, work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and installation manuals.
• Knowledge of basic math principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a group of people.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS—Service Hub preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related or other analytical discipline.
• Five (5) or more years of general maintenance experience (e.g., roofing, carpentry, plumbing, cabinetry, electrical, building construction).
• Contractor’s license in construction or building maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard building and ADA codes.
• Knowledge of supplier management practices.
• Category leadership skills.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.
• Year-end Holiday Bonus:
  • First year: 15 hours of pay.
  • Second year: one week’s pay (if employed through issue date).
  • Subsequent years: two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

Candidates must reside within Charleston, Dorchester, or Berkley County.