DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND GROUNDS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND GROUNDS

Salary

$95,915.80 - $105,507.38 Annually

Location

Dorchester, SC, SC

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

02483

Department

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Description

THIS POSITION HEADQUARTERS IS LOCATED IN DORCHESTER, SC.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to be responsible for the oversight of the operation of the day-to-day functions of the Dorchester County Facilities Department to include supervising the Landscape Manager and Buildings Manager.

This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.
• Performs duties of the Director as necessary in his/her absence.
• Writes Scope of Work (SOW) for all projects.
• Attends all pre-bid and bid closings.
• Schedules contractors to quote jobs.
• Sets and meets deadlines for projects and renovations.
• Performs weekly inspections of renovations and projects.
• Assists Director in capital project planning.
• Creates construction standards checklist for in house projects.
• Oversees the HVAC Preventative Maintenance Program contract.
• Conducts interviews on potential Facilities Department candidates.
• Takes lead on maintaining work order system assets, reviews work orders and preventative maintenance plans to ensure completion and accountability.
• Works closely with Buildings Manager is supply ordering for projects and renovations.
• Reviews department purchases and locates costs savings opportunities to combine purchases, vendor selection or material selection.
• Works with Building Manager to create construction standards checklist for in house projects, and non-capital and capital renovations.
• Must be flexible and open to change ability to assist departmental needs based on absences and vacations.
• Works with Landscape Manager in supervising and performing grounds maintenance, parking lot and walkway maintenance, and campus beautification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in building trade(s), facility maintenance, building construction or a closely related field.

At least two (2) years of facility maintenance, building construction or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Managerial experience in the facilities field or related field required..

Special Qualifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Certification for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or electrical maintenance and repair.

preferred.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed?part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.??

Dorchester?County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not?represent?in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.

For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:

https://www.dorchestercounty.net/index.aspx?page=227

Benefits for County Employees

County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.

Healthcare Benefits

(Full-time employees)

Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Weve maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.

www.eip.sc.gov/

Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.

http://www.retirement.sc.gov/

Workplace Benefits

In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.

Note: The above benefits are available to most county 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 based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least an Associates Degree in building trade(s), facility maintenance, building construction or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least two (2) years of related work experience? Experience must be clearly demonstrated in the application. A resume is also required.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess managerial or supervisory experience in the facilities of related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe your facilities and managerial experience and where did you gain this experience.

06

Do you possess a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess any certification for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or electrical maintenance and repair?

• Yes
• No

08

List the certifications you possess.

09

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. Also, indicate timeframe of unemployment under work history.

Required Question

Employer Dorchester County

Address 201 Johnston Street

St. George, South Carolina, 29477

Phone 843-832-1640

Website http://www.dorchestercountysc.gov