Facilities Services Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Discount programs

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Facilities Services Manager to lead custodial operations and allocation of resources across facilities. You will supervise staff, manage contracts, and ensure safety and compliance with agency standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, schedule management, equipment and supply control, and coordination of inmate labor where applicable. A high school diploma with custodial maintenance experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and custodial/maintenance experience relevant to the job area.
• Knowledge of custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance standards and safety practices.
• Ability to plan, direct and review subordinates' work and manage budgets.
• Experience with records, procurement, and personnel management in government.

Responsibilities

• Oversees custodial services contracts and reviews related invoices.
• Performs routine facility inspections to ensure contract standards.
• Directs custodial staff schedules, logs, and safety documentation.
• Manages supplies, equipment, waste, and asset operations for facilities.
• Ensures inventory control and secure handling of tools and chemicals.
• Coordinates supply transitions and supervises inmate labor where applicable.

Skills

Custodial management

Facility operations

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma

Custodial/maintenance experience

Tools

Inventory control

Procurement procedures

Job description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Associate Deputy of Support Services, the Facilities Services Manager plans, organizes and prioritizes work activities, assigns tasks to workers and allocates equipment and materials to accomplish assigned tasks. Communicates expectations and standards of performance to subordinates and reviews work to ensure that it was done properly. Confers with employees and other agency staff to resolve problems. Plans and conducts periodic inspections and schedules preventive maintenance of facilities and equipment. Oversees training of new and existing staff. Selects, requisitions, purchases and receives equipment and materials. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding work activities. Prepares budget estimates based on anticipated needs for equipment, materials and personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and directly oversees the Agency’s Custodial Services contracts, including reviewing and reconciling associated service invoices.
• Conducts routine physical inspections of facilities to ensure cleaning staff performance and external vendor compliance with contract standards and requirements.
• Oversees the daily operations of the agency’s custodial staff and services, including assigning cleaning staff to specific schedules and facility zones, maintaining detailed cleaning logs, and distributing cleaning products, keys/access badges, and safety data sheet (SDS) compliance documentation to the custodial team.
• Coordinates and manages comprehensive custodial services, custodial supplies, equipment, recycle, and asset operations for assigned facilities, ensuring strict adherence to institutional security and safety protocols.
• Ensures compliance with agency requirements, strict inventory control, and secure janitorial tool, chemical, and equipment management protocols.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains supply and tool control monitoring protocols across facilities.
• Coordinates supply/inventory transitions, special cleaning projects, and supervision of the SCDC inmate labor crew.
• Completes assigned training(s) to ensure all custodial staff and work crews are properly educated in standard operating procedures and facility rules.
• Promotes continuous improvement of custodial operations.
• Solicits feedback from facilities and stakeholders and assists with implementing improvements that enhance custodial services.
• Performs other related job duties required by management.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Requires working knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
• Knowledge of personnel, procurement and budgeting practices in state government.
• Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of on-the-job training.
• Ability to keep accurate written records.
• Ability to prioritize and make the optimal use of personnel, materials and equipment.
• Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates.
• Must possess a valid SC driver's license and be able to pass the Defensive Driver's training test.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

State minimum requirements: A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment. Preferred: A high school diploma and at least three (3) years of work experience directly related to custodial services management. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC [phone]

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district's nondiscrimination policies: Title IX - Inspector General's Office - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 - Ph: 803-896-9595; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ's position concerning the law.

I understand that SCDJJ will not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with residents who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

I understand that my fingerprint record received from the FBI and SLED must indicate no felony convictions as a condition of employment.

I certify that I have not been convicted of any criminal offenses that carries a sentence of 1 year or more or any criminal offenses that involves moral turpitude (an act contrary to the accepted rule of right and duty to man and society). Forfeiture of bond, a guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction.

Have you or any members of your family ever been a victim of a crime committed by a juvenile who is currently under the supervision of SCDJJ? If yes, type in “Yes” and give your last name of the juvenile, date, and location of trial. If no, please type “No”.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Are you at least 21 years old?

Do you a high school diploma and work experience directly related to the area of employment?

Do you have a bachelor's degree related to the area of employment?

Are you currently employed or have you previously been employed with SCDJJ?

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?

Are you able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation?

How did you hear about this position?

If you answered "DJJ Employee" to the above question, please list the employee's name.

If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please specify.

I understand that any misrepresentation, omission of facts, or otherwise falsification on this application and attachments will result in disapproval of this application or termination of employment.

Please provide us with two (2) references. One (1) professional reference and one (1) personal reference (non-family member). Please list name(s), phone number(s), and email address(es).