Facilities & Building Maintenance Director
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Facilities & Building Maintenance Director

Lancaster County, SC, located in the fast-growing and highly desirable Charlotte, NC region, is the third fastest growing county in South Carolina with a population of 112,000. The County is committed to managing growth and enhancing the quality of life through sound policies, innovation, capital investments, business recruitment, public safety support, and parks and recreation amenities. The County is governed under the Council – Administrator form of government. The workforce consists of 707 full-time employees and approximately 500 part-time employees and operates on a combined funds budget of nearly $150 million for FY25.

The County is seeking qualified candidates for the Facilities and Building Maintenance Director position to lead the Facilities and Building Maintenance Team. The Facilities and Building Maintenance Director is a highly visible and key member of the organization. The Director reports to the Public Services Division Director and works closely with County Administration and all County Department Directors on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will oversee 73 facility assets, addressing day-to-day maintenance needs while planning for preventive maintenance and long-term facility needs for unique facilities, including libraries, recreation centers, detention centers, and an airport terminal, among others. Responsibilities include:

Overseeing landscaping, janitorial, elevator, and other contracts to ensure county facilities and operations are maintained at the highest level.

Maintaining and assigning a work order system to address HVAC, plumbing, and electrical needs for the facilities.

Working with contractors and understanding local government procurement rules and bidding processes.

Overseeing a department budget of $2.1 million and having input into multimillion-dollar building projects, renovations, and property acquisitions.

Providing leadership on all facility issues and management guidance in addressing employee relations and work performance issues in accordance with county policies, procedures, and all pertinent laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and creative individual with experience in managing a large portfolio of facility and grounds assets, with an understanding of general maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. The candidate must be well organized, task-focused to accomplish pressing day-to-day issues, yet also plan for scheduled maintenance and long-term facility needs. Exceptional customer service skills, particularly to other department directors, and a desire to promote safety through facility design and function are essential. The candidate should thrive in a team setting and possess strong problem-solving, time management, and prioritization skills. Strong writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing are required.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, 7 or more years of experience in facilities management, and 3 years in specific building maintenance or construction employment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Local government experience is a plus.

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