Facilities Maintenance Director

Looking for a career where your leadership is recognized, your trade skills are valued, and values truly matter? Apply today!

Position Overview

• Pay: Competitive Salary (Based on Experience)

• Location & Work Type: Colonial Life Blvd, Columbia, SC 29210 | 100% On-site (0% Travel)

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (24/7 Emergency Readiness & Occasional evenings or weekends)

• Requirements: 5+ years in commercial facility management, Class A property maintenance, or high-level technical/military engineering; strong background in commercial HVAC/MEP systems.

• Benefits: God-honoring company; Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer Day); Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options; Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance; HSA/FSA; 401(k) Match; Career Advancement; Free Online Classes; Mental Health & Financial Support; Pay on Demand + Cash Back; English/Spanish Learning.

• Perks & Growth: 50/50 technical and administrative balance, leadership of a dedicated 8–9 technician team, and clear career advancement paths.

About The Budd Group We operate with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to operational excellence as a God-honoring company. We treat our team members and clients like family, fostering an environment where your technical expertise is valued, your leadership is recognized, and your career growth is actively supported.

What You’ll Do

As the Facilities Maintenance Director, you serve as the technical authority and operational leader for a prestigious Class A commercial campus. In this role, the Maintenance Director balances direct, hands-on mechanical work with strategic administration and team management as our primary onsite Facilities Manager.

• Hands-On Technical Execution: Directly troubleshoot, service, and maintain critical MEP infrastructure, including chillers, boilers, RTUs, cooling towers, and coolant loops.

• Administrative & Financial Leadership: Manage vendor contracts (elevators, specialized equipment, landscaping), oversee sub-contracted labor, track budgets, and ensure cost-effective facility performance.

• Client & Executive Relations: Serve as the primary operational point of contact, delivering high-level transparency, facility condition reporting, and strategic planning.

• Team Supervision: As Facilities Maintenance Director, you will mentor, schedule, and lead a dedicated onsite team of 8–9 maintenance technicians to keep the campus in showroom-ready condition.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the onsite Janitorial Manager to focus your time on technical infrastructure, vendor accountability, and mechanical reliability.

What You Bring to the Team

• Hands-On Technical Expertise: Deep background in commercial mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, boilers, RTUs, and hydronic/coolant loops) with the ability to perform complex mechanical tasks yourself.

• Administrative Acumen: Proven experience managing vendor contracts, negotiating sub-labor agreements, handling budgets, and building staff schedules.

• Experience: 5+ years in commercial facility management, Class A property maintenance, or high-level technical/military engineering.

• Communication: Strong proactive skills as a Facilities Manager to interface confidently with building owners, executive leadership, and trade vendors.

Why Work For The Budd Group

• God-honoring company culture built on integrity, family values, and support.

• Robust PTO package including 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 1 volunteer day.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and 401(k) match financial benefits options.

• Free online professional development classes and language learning tools.

• Clear pathways for continuous personal and professional career growth.

The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.