Performs routine troubleshooting, maintenance and repair to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security systems, and other county facilities. Reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or other designated person and works with co-workers to provide skilled maintenance and repair services. Position will require being on call for work after hours and on weekends. • Assists skilled trades person(s) with various maintenance related tasks; addresses immediate operational and/or safety concerns; ensures materials, tools and needed equipment are maintained in good working order and available when needed. • Assists in maintaining the supply inventory; prepares materials list for assigned projects and needed tools; contributes to ensure a clean and safe shop area and work zone. • Assists with groundskeeping and/or custodial duties when necessary. Accurately documents work performed via assigned work order reports. Provides work details (completed/in progress) in a timely fashion to assigned supervisor. • Performs other duties of a similar nature of level. Education: High School diploma or GED {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.} Experience: One (1) year in maintenance of residential or commercial properties Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Considerable knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC repair methods and standards. • Familiarity with standard practices, tools, terminology and safety practices of the trade. • Mastery of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work. • Good communication skills, both oral and written. • Demonstrated ability to work independently. Special Requirements: • May require working in or accessing a secure facility. Employee shall meet and maintain the security requirements/clearance set by the Sheriff’s Office or relevant agency. Licensing/Certification: • Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards. • Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. • Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. • Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. • Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, noise extremes, and electric currents. ____________________________________________________________________ The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
See More Details >>Department or Location: Maintenance and Facilities Department Position Type Classified / Non-Contracted Job Title Assistant Director of Planning and Construction FLSA Status Exempt Reports To Director of Operations Days Worked 235 Days (12 months) Job Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A college degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, architecture, construction management, engineering, logistics, or other field related to facilities functions is preferred. Certification or Licensure: Possession of a valid state driver’s license. Skills: Must be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Local Government regulations concerning Facilities. Must keep abreast of construction standards for Federal, State, and Local levels. Must have experience working with design and engineering professionals, applying for, and securing construction permits, and managing commercial construction activities. Must be knowledgeable about the county school system structure and function of each department. Must remain aware of and current on school programs – Special Education, CTAE, kindergarten, etc. Must possess strong decision-making ability, budget experience, proven performance, and resource management skills. Must be able to effectively lead, organize, and direct the work of others. Must possess a demonstrated ability to design and implement short and long-range objectives. Work Experience: Minimum of five years of supervisory and or administrative experience working in a facilities-related area. Primary Duty The Assistant Director of Planning and Construction is responsible for maintaining an inventory of Richmond County School System’s physical plant, managing the Georgia-required five-year local facilities plan, forecasting for future needs, estimating projects, planning future construction, overseeing renovation and demolition activities, and coordinating with construction trades to manage a wide variety of projects. Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Provide senior-level strategic oversight, guidance, and direction of the project delivery process. • Manage the overall processes related to the successful delivery of a multi-million-dollar program of projects including renovation, demolition, and new construction projects?for the RCSS. • Guide the programming and design process of large & small-capital projects for RCSS facilities and maintenance, repair & renovation projects. • Manage design and construction projects assigned by the Director; to include successfully overseeing the design and construction phases of assigned projects, selection of design consultants, selection, and procurement of construction firms, tracking and reporting progress, and collaborating with stakeholders. • Utilize metrics, review existing processes and procedures related to project delivery from initiation through close-out and identify areas for improvement. • Read and interpret construction documents, plans, and specifications. • Stay current on knowledge in mechanical engineering practices and design. • Direct knowledge of compliance requirements as they relate to the RCSS. 9. Remain abreast of industry trends and technology. • Keep projects on schedule at all phases of construction. • Track data and metrics to drive decisions. • The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned, or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission. Work Environment / Physical Demands The work environmental characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional evening and night work may be required. . Extended hours beyond the regular school day may be frequently required. Date Established: 05/2025 Date(s) Revised: This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.
See More Details >>The purpose of this classification is to review and coordinate all proposed construction documents in compliance with local, state and federal building, structural, fire, accessibility and systems codes, policies, rules, regulations and standards.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Works with builders, owners, architects, engineers, and the staff of the Development Services Department in obtaining compliance with all applicable codes. Reviews and interprets building and structural construction documents and reports related to plans review for townhouses, condominiums, multi-family and mixed-use projects, commercial construction to include new construction, additions, and alterations of simple to complex commercial business, mercantile, assembly, educational industrial, storage, factory, and institutional projects, among others. Ensures compliance with structural and non-structural requirements accessibility, fire, fire site and systems review for compliance with applicable codes. Receives and responds to requests for information, complaints, interpretation of code requirements, advises architects, engineers, contractors, the general public, and staff on code changes, interpretations, new methods and materials; negotiates solutions to code conformance problems and fire and life safety issues. Identifies inadequacies found on construction plans, reports and calculations, and requires corrections. Documents aspects of compliance or non-compliance with citations from applicable codes; creates plan review comment letter. Research alternate products, materials and methods of construction for compliance. Negotiates and develops mutually acceptable solutions to code conformance problems and life safety issues with architects, engineers, contractors, and the public. Assists Plans Review Manager to research codes to resolve interpretation problems and to accommodate and control new methods and materials. Provides quality customer service while functioning in a regulatory capacity. Provides coordination with Permit Manager, Fire Marshal Office, Utilities Department, Business License, Planning, and other concerned parties Assists building inspectors and fire inspectors with field review questions to determine structural soundness, proper installation, materials or equipment. Attend training to improve technical expertise, acquire additional certifications and maintains them; and trains in software to perform electronic plan review. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Structural Engineering, Fire Science/Technology, or a related field required. {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.} Experience: Five years of experience in building design, construction document preparation, plan review, code analysis, building inspections, construction, systems review, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess a valid driver’s license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. Must obtain within one year of employment one of the following: ICC Building Plans Examiner, ICC Fire Plans Examiner, NFPA Certified Plan Examiner or ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Considerable knowledge of City and State Codes, and standards to include the International Codes and city ordinances • Ability to interpret technical codes, ordinances and standards. • Operated modern office equipment and computers including specialized computer applications • Good communication skills, both oral and written • Demonstrated ability to work independently. • Conducting Life Safety Reviews according to applicable codes • Conducting Fire Site Reviews according to applicable codes • Conducting Fire Structural Reviews according to applicable codes • Conducting Fire Suppression (Hood Systems/Sprinklers) Reviews according to applicable codes • Conducting Fire Alarm Reviews according to applicable codes • Familiarity with and ability to navigate through the following codes at a minimum: 2018 IFC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, Georgia Amendments PERFORMANCE APTITUDES: • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. • Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. • Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. • Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems. • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. • Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average salary of $41,748 per year, translating to about $802 per week. In Richmond County, SC, carpenters earn an average of $800 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,000 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and projected growth of 8% from 2020 to 2030.
