Technical Maintenance Manager

Assists Facility Manager with oversight of maintenance staff at Charleston County buildings and facilities.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $99,964 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

• Manage, train, motivate, monitor, and lead a team of Trades supervisors (Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, HVAC) in direct support of Charleston County buildings in their daily operations and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure the Facilities Maintenance Manager and designated others are fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, project schedules, and developments in designated work areas.
• Attend meetings, conference calls, schedule training, and review materials to remain current on best practices, building codes, safety compliance measures, budget, and invoicing policies.
• Communicate verbally and electronically with upper‑level management, staff, employees, and patrons, providing the highest level of customer service.
• Perform administrative tasks such as appraisals, timekeeping, report and budget preparations, invoice payments, assisting with scheduling building activities, ensuring building security daily, on weekends and holidays, and performing all necessary steps to ensure 100% efficient and safe operations of all Charleston County facilities.
• Investigate occupant or visitor complaints, enforce occupant compliance with building rules, codes, and procedures.
• Monitor building mechanical/energy management systems (BMS), surveillance, and life safety systems.
• Oversee the Facilities Supervisors to ensure they perform inspections related to building infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, plumbing – MEP) interior and exterior aesthetics, safety, and housekeeping to guarantee the "Cool/Safe/Dry/Efficient" standard of Charleston County Facilities Operations.
• Perform other duties consistent with position classification, including reporting to work during inclement weather or local emergency events.

• Associate’s Degree related to Facilities Management, Engineering, or Business (preferred).
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of combined commercial/industrial facilities management and/or general maintenance experience in a government or similar environment.
• Knowledge of construction methods, project management principles, and database systems related to work management software.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively problem solve and troubleshoot a variety of situations.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exemplary customer service/support skills.
• Experience with word processing, email, spreadsheet functions, and Integrated Workplace Management systems (BMS).
• Must be able to pass a SLED background check and a pre‑employment medical physical.
• Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, climbing, and the capability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with no restrictions.