What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at South Carolina First Steps?
Company Description
South Carolina First Steps (SCFS) is both a nonprofit and state agency and is the only dedicated, comprehensive early childhood agency in South Carolina focused on getting children ready for school and life success. Annually, we serve more than 30,000 children. Established by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1999, SC First Steps provides funding and support to a network of 46 local, First Steps partnerships, one in every county. Through the partnerships, First Steps provides evidence-based parenting, literacy, and development programs; training for early childhood educators; child care scholarships; child care quality enhancement; and a slate of other early interventions. Through First Steps 4K, the agency partners with over 200 child care centers to offer free, high-quality, educational Pre-K 4 to more than 2500 children. In addition to developing, funding, and supporting programs and initiatives statewide, South Carolina First Steps coordinates the activities of the South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council, a collaborative body representing the state’s early childhood system. The Early Childhood Advisory Council works to ensure that South Carolina’s children arrive at school ready to reach their highest potential, are healthy and safe, and are actively supported by their families and communities.
Role Description
This is a role for a Facilities Manager at South Carolina First Steps. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of facilities, managing maintenance tasks, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. This is an on-site role located in the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area.
Duties
Administrative & Facility Management: Provides primary administrative support, oversees office operations, supervises front office staff, and ensures high-quality customer service while managing agency facilities, equipment, and vendor relationships.
Procurement & Inventory Control: Coordinates procurement processes, tracks agency assets, manages office and breakroom supplies, and oversees surplus property disposal in compliance with regulations.
Fleet & Safety Coordination: Maintains agency vehicle records, ensures preventative maintenance, and assists with emergency preparedness, including planning and executing safety drills.
Qualifications
- An associate's degree, and at least two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and six years of relevant experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat
- An understanding of state procurement policies, customer service principles, and best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and quality while working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000