Posting number: 191889
Department: Department of Juvenile Justice
Division: Physical Plant Management
Job classification: Building/Grounds Supervisor II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the general supervision of the Associate Deputy of Support Services, the Facilities Services Manager plans, organizes and prioritizes work activities, assigns tasks to workers and allocates equipment and materials to accomplish assigned tasks. Communicates expectations and standards of performance to subordinates and reviews work to ensure that it was done properly. Confers with employees and other agency staff to resolve problems. Plans and conducts periodic inspections and schedules preventive maintenance of facilities and equipment. Oversees training of new and existing staff. Selects, requisitions, purchases and receives equipment and materials. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding work activities. Prepares budget estimates based on anticipated needs for equipment, materials and personnel.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Training applicable for these duties will be provided.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in an environment with incarcerated juveniles. This position is an essential position.
PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
State minimum requirements: A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment. Preferred: A high school diploma and at least three (3) years of work experience directly related to custodial services management. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.
You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

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