BuildingGrounds Specialist II-

Job Responsibilities

Building/Grounds Specialist II

The Department of Administrations Division of Facilities Management & Property Services is seeking a Building/Grounds Specialist II to join the team. Facilities Management maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House Capitol Complex Office Buildings the Governors Mansion and other buildings in the Columbia this role under general supervision you will conduct and verify the custodial and housekeeping duties within an assigned area.

This position is onsite in Columbia SC.

Responsibilities of the Building/Grounds Specialist II:

• Document contractor performance in assigned buildings by means of visual inspections to ensure compliance with contract. Report unsuccessful work to contractor staff and area supervisor.
• Serve as day porter for assigned buildings.
• Perform custodial duties not to be provided by contractor as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Must have 2 years of experience in custodial and housekeeping.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a thorough knowledge of custodial operations and be able to follow oral and/or written instructions.
  
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 50lbs.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Required Experience:

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