Building/Grounds Specialist III (Multiple Positions Available)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to perform maintenance, repair, and preventive tasks on agency facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. The role involves reading plans, estimating material needs, and ensuring safety and standards.

The incumbent will work on buildings, grounds, and related infrastructure, operating a range of equipment and ensuring facilities maintain a safe and professional image for employees and the public.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• Two years of experience in building maintenance are required.
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance, repair, construction, and groundskeeping practices is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate, maintain, and repair equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery.
• Ability to identify maintenance needs, prioritize work, and complete assignments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on agency buildings, offices, shops, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, roofing, and other building systems as needed.
• Maintain agency grounds including mowing, trimming, landscaping, and debris cleanup.
• Ensure facilities present a safe, professional appearance for staff and the public.
• Assist with or lead construction, renovation, and improvement projects.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Prioritization and supervision

Reading plans and instructions

Communication with staff/vendors

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair, construction, and grounds-keeping activities to ensure South Carolina Department of Natural Resources facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and properties are safe, functional, and well maintained.

• Performing skilled maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on agency buildings, offices, shops, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Repairing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, roofing, and other buidling systems as needed to ensure safe and functional facilities.
• Maintaining agency grounds, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, tree and brush removal, fence repair, parking areas, roadsides, and storm debris cleanup.
• Ensuring facilities present a safe, professional appearance for employees and the public.
• Assisting with or leading construction, renovation, and improvement projects, involving buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Reading plans and specifications, estimating material needs, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes and agency standards.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of equipment including tractors, skid steers, excavators, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, utility vehicles, trailers, and hand and power tools.
• Performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and service life.
• Responding to emergencies such as severe weather events, facility failures, and natural disasters to restore operations and ensuring public safety.
• Assisting with agency events, special projects, and other duties as assigned in support of SCDNR's mission.
• Assisting regional wildlife, fisheries, law enforcement, heritage preserve, and administrative staff with a variety of operational duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in building maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic building maintenance, repair, construction, and groundskeeping practices.
• Ability to safely operate, maintain, and repair equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery.
• Ability to identify maintenance needs, prioritize work, and complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow plans, manuals, and instructions related to repairs, construction, and equipment operation.
• Ability to maintain records and communicate effectively with staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform a variety of tasks in support of SCDNR operations.