Building/Grounds Specialist III (Multiple Positions Available)

Job Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair, construction, and grounds-keeping activities to ensure South Carolina Department of Natural Resources facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and properties are safe, functional, and well maintained.

• Performing skilled maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on agency buildings, offices, shops, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Repairing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, roofing, and other buidling systems as needed to ensure safe and functional facilities.
• Maintaining agency grounds, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, tree and brush removal, fence repair, parking areas, roadsides, and storm debris cleanup.
• Ensuring facilities present a safe, professional appearance for employees and the public.
• Assisting with or leading construction, renovation, and improvement projects, involving buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Reading plans and specifications, estimating material needs, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes and agency standards.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of equipment including tractors, skid steers, excavators, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, utility vehicles, trailers, and hand and power tools.
• Performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and service life.
• Responding to emergencies such as severe weather events, facility failures, and natural disasters to restore operations and ensuring public safety.
• Assisting with agency events, special projects, and other duties as assigned in support of SCDNR's mission.
• Assisting regional wildlife, fisheries, law enforcement, heritage preserve, and administrative staff with a variety of operational duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in building maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic building maintenance, repair, construction, and groundskeeping practices.
• Ability to safely operate, maintain, and repair equipment, vehicles, tools and machinery.
• Ability to identify maintenance needs, prioritize work, and complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow plans, manuals, and instructions related to repairs, construction, and equipment operation.
• Ability to maintain records and communicate effectively with staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform a variety of tasks in support of SCDNR operations.