Facilities Maintenance Director

The Budd Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life, Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Career Advancement

Online Classes

Job summary

The Budd Group in Columbia, SC seeks a Facilities Maintenance Director to lead a prestigious Class A campus onsite. You will balance hands-on mechanical work with strategic administration and team management to keep the facility in showroom-ready condition.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC/MEP systems, managing vendor contracts and budgets, and guiding a dedicated team of 8–9 technicians, with a focus on reliability and cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial facility management, Class A property maintenance, or high-level technical/military engineering.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Technical Execution: Directly troubleshoot, service, and maintain critical MEP infrastructure, including chillers, boilers, RTUs, cooling towers, and coolant loops.
• Administrative & Financial Leadership: Manage vendor contracts (elevators, specialized equipment, landscaping), oversee sub-contracted labor, track budgets, and ensure cost-effective facility performance.
• Client & Executive Relations: Serve as the primary operational point of contact, delivering high-level transparency, facility condition reporting, and strategic planning.
• Team Supervision: As Facilities Maintenance Director, you will mentor, schedule, and lead a dedicated onsite team of 8–9 maintenance technicians to keep the campus in showroom-ready condition.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the onsite Janitorial Manager to focus your time on technical infrastructure, vendor accountability, and mechanical reliability.

Skills

HVAC

MEP systems

Chillers

Boilers

RTUs

Hydronic loops

Job description

Colonial Life Blvd W, Columbia, SC 29210, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Looking for a career where your leadership is recognized, your trade skills are valued, and values truly matter?

Position Overview

Pay: Competitive Salary (Based on Experience)

Location & Work Type: Colonial Life Blvd, Columbia, SC 29210 | 100% On-site (0% Travel)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (24/7 Emergency Readiness & Occasional evenings or weekends)

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: God-honoring company; 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, leadership of a dedicated 8–9 technician team, and clear career advancement paths.

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.

What You’ll Do

As theFacilities Maintenance Director, you serve as the technical authority and operational leader for a prestigious Class A commercial campus. In this role, the Maintenance Director balances direct, hands-on mechanical work with strategic administration and team management as our primary onsite Facilities Manager.

Hands-On Technical Execution: Directly troubleshoot, service, and maintain critical MEP infrastructure, including chillers, boilers, RTUs, cooling towers, and coolant loops.

Administrative & Financial Leadership: Manage vendor contracts (elevators, specialized equipment, landscaping), oversee sub-contracted labor, track budgets, and ensure cost-effective facility performance.

Client & Executive Relations: Serve as the primary operational point of contact, delivering high-level transparency, facility condition reporting, and strategic planning.

Team Supervision: As Facilities Maintenance Director, you will mentor, schedule, and lead a dedicated onsite team of 8–9 maintenance technicians to keep the campus in showroom-ready condition.

Strategic Collaboration: 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.

Why Work For The Budd Group

God-honoring company culture built on integrity, family values, and support.

Robust PTO package including 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 1 volunteer day.

Comprehensive health, wellness, and 401(k) match financial benefits options.

Free online professional development classes and language learning tools.

Clear pathways for continuous personal and professional career growth.

Colonial Life Blvd W, Columbia, SC 29210, USA