Facilities Lead

Thompson Construction Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to ensure optimal functionality of buildings and equipment. This role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting various systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities maintenance, with a focus on safety and compliance. Join a company that values employee growth and offers a supportive work environment, where your contributions will directly impact operations and team success. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Wellness Programs

Career Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of facilities maintenance experience required.
• Trade school or comparable relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on building systems including HVAC and plumbing.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records of inspections and maintenance actions.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Record Keeping

Microsoft Office

Education

Trade School

EPA Section 608 Certification

Tools

SAP

Welding Equipment

Power Tools

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986,Thompson Construction Group, Inc.has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers.Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

A Facilities Technician isresponsible for meticulous record-keeping, maintaining and repairing buildings and equipment, and ensuring the facility functions optimally.This role involves tasks like routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and addressing issues with various systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs repair, adjustment, and maintenance of commercial building systems, including plumbing, heating and cooling equipment, electrical equipment, security systems, fire suppression systems, pumps, motors, and fans, replace belts, bearings, seals, and related mechanical parts.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical problems and to expedite repairs.
• Work from sketches, blueprints, and schematics.
• Identify and address facility issues promptly and efficiently by finding effective solutions.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Meticulous record keeping of inspections and maintenance actions utilizing SAP, Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Assist in preparing budgets, monitor spending, and suggest recommendations to reduce costs.
• Maintains records of all repair and maintenance activities, parts used, supplies needed, and related inventory items.
• Operates a variety of tools and power equipment in maintenance shop repair work; and operates arc, MIG, and acetylene welding equipment to make metal repairs.
• Performs regularly scheduled maintenance of building systems; changes filters and belts, lubricates parts, and patches and seals roofs.
• Performs carpentry tasks, which include repairing furniture, building cabinets, repairing doors, and performing minor remodeling.
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication.
• Make routine checks and inspections of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor.
• Trains subordinate staff in functional duties and skills as required by supervisor.
• Paints interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures, and furniture.
• Repairs electrical appliances and light fixtures.
• Must be willing to work on assigned on-call weekends and evenings.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of facilities maintenance.
• Trade school or comparable relevant experience.
• EPA Section 608 Certification. (Preferred)
• Effectively use Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.