Facilities & Grounds Manager — Maintenance & Emergency Ops

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a maintenance supervisor to plan, develop, coordinate, implement and supervise daily and emergency maintenance and repair programs for a Level III Institution.

Responsibilities include creating maintenance plans for buildings and equipment, prioritizing needs, and assigning work while establishing on‑call procedures for emergencies. The role also develops preventive maintenance programs, PM checklists, and training for staff and inmate workers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and related professional experience required.
• SCDC minimum requires high school diploma and 5 years related experience, including supervisory.
• Prefer experience in facilities maintenance: plumbing, general construction, electrical, kitchen equipment, heavy equipment.
• Must complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training on hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, implement and supervise the 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 preventive maintenance program for the institution.
• Determine all items requiring periodic preventive maintenance and develop PM check list for each item.
• Schedule and follow up to ensure that preventive maintenance is completed as required.
• Develop plan and cost estimate, determine schedule, and obtain required materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Select, orient, and train new employees and inmate trade workers and evaluate their performance.

Skills

Supervisory

Facilities maintenance

Construction basics

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a maintenance supervisor to plan, develop, coordinate, implement and supervise daily and emergency maintenance and repair programs for a Level III Institution.

Responsibilities include creating maintenance plans for buildings and equipment, prioritizing needs, and assigning work while establishing on‑call procedures for emergencies. The role also develops preventive maintenance programs, PM checklists, and training for staff and inmate workers.