Summary

This job involves leading a team that handles maintenance and construction projects for South Carolina's state parks, with a strong emphasis on preserving historic sites.

The foreman supervises staff, plans projects, provides training in various trades, and manages administrative tasks like procurement.

It's a good fit for someone experienced in construction who enjoys hands-on work in outdoor settings and can handle travel and physical demands.

Key Requirements

High School Diploma and five years of experience in building and construction
Licensed or competent in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry trades
Ability to read and understand complex building plans and write material specifications
Valid South Carolina driver's license
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months (training provided)
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel frequently in-state, work Monday-Thursday 40 hours/week, and perform medium to heavy physical labor in various weather conditions

Full Job Description

SCPRT operates state parks, markets the state as a tourist destination and provides grants for parks, recreation and tourism development.

Job Purpose and Duties:

Supervises SCPRT's Central Maintenance and Construction unit as the lead jobsite foreman. Manages projects and staff with minimal supervision.

1) Responsible for supervising the Central Maintenance and Construction team, with a primary focus on historic preservation and construction projects.
2) Collaborates with the Historical Sites Coordinator and Resource Management staff on maintenance and repair projects involving historic preservation.
3) Assists in providing on-the-job training to team members across various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and other construction-related disciplines.
4) Assists the Construction Manager with project planning and on-site evaluations for upcoming construction and maintenance projects.
5) Practice and promote teamwork within the State Park Service, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.
6) Oversees administrative functions related to Procurement Card (P-Card) transactions, including purchase authorization and approval.

Requirements

High School Diploma and five (5) years' experience in building and construction.

Additional Requirements:

1) Frequent in-state and overnight travel is required (vehicle provided). Work schedule is 40 hours per week Monday-Thursday. Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, crawling and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, and other materials, tools and equipment used in maintaining park facilities and grounds.
2) Licensed or competent in electrical, plumbing and carpentry trades. Should be able to read and understand written procedures and directions, understand complex building plans. Ability to execute work based on building plans. Capacity to write specifications for materials.
3) Must possess a valid S.C. driver's license.
4) Ability to obtain a Class "A" CDL within six months of being hired, agency will provide training.
5) Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information

Actual Job Location: Engineering, Construction & Maintenance -Field.

Monday-Thursday, 40 hours weekly.

*We are hiring two positions from this posting.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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