Facilities Manager - South Carolina Botanical Gardens

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages SCBG buildings and infrastructure including visitor's center, education facility, staff offices, maintenance buildings, nursery complex, irrigation wells, and outdoor garden structures. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential

• Facilities management: Develops and implements preventative maintenance strategies for buildings and structures. Performs and directs building maintenance, repairs and renovations. Works with Procurement and CU Facilities to provide cost estimates for needed contracted repairs and services. Serves as the in-house liaison for contracted building maintenance and construction projects. Manages asset and inventory processes associated with buildings and grounds.

20% - Essential

• Site safety and security: Serves as the Building Security Coordinator for all SCBG- managed buildings and grounds. Ensures accuracy of all SCBG SciShield/BioRAFT entries and inventory. Coordinates and/or provides safety training, including fire safety, chemical and PPE use. Inspects and maintains all building and site security systems including lighting, gates and alarms.

20% - Essential

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Maintains and repairs or facilitates repairs for all infrastructure including HVAC, water, communication, gas and electrical lines. Responsible for requesting updates to facility maps, documenting both above and underground infrastructure.

10% - Essential

• Grounds support: Oversees scheduled maintenance and repairs for all SCBG equipment and vehicle fleet. Assists with grounds projects as needed, including irrigation and fence maintenance. Maintain knowledge of and skill set to operate large equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• High School or Equivalent

• Professional experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment.

Licenses

• Drivers License Class A CDL

Work Experience 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Associate's Degree

• Facilities Management, Utilities Maintenance or Similar

Work Experience 5+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as Lead

• Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period

Walk or move about

Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)

Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Recognize or inspect visually

Move, transport, raise or lower

Extends hands or arms in any direction

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold

Exposure to dust/fumes

Wet or humid

Noise

Vibration

Mechanical hazards

Chemical hazards

Electrical hazards

Burn hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range ($45,500 - $62,600)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

June 30, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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