The Facility Services division has been led by Alex Parks since 2014 and is now entering a new phase focused on strategic growth and the development of additional service lines.
“Facility Services was created to give clients a single, reliable partner for their buildings,” Parks said. “It allows us to handle routine maintenance while also helping clients adapt and improve their spaces over time.”
Client experience has always been central to Mavin’s approach, both in construction and ongoing maintenance. That focus has allowed the Facility Services division to grow well beyond Mavin’s original construction client base.
“About 80% of our Facility Services clients didn’t start as construction clients,” Parks said. “We work with retail spaces, banks, medical office buildings, churches, car dealerships and industrial facilities. These organizations value responsiveness and consistency, and by improving their experience as building owners, we’ve seen significant growth.”
As the division has grown, Mavin has formalized new leadership roles to support scalability and long-term sustainability.
Mavin is pleased to announce that Lee Perkins has been promoted to maintenance field manager. Perkins, a retired fire captain with the Travelers Rest Fire Department, has spent more than a year and a half serving in dual roles, leading a fire station while also working as a maintenance technician. In his new position, Perkins oversees day to day maintenance operations, including technician scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and client development.
For Perkins, leading a team that may repair drywall one day, troubleshoot HVAC systems the next, or clear snow from icy parking lots is a natural fit. “That variety is exactly what drew me to maintenance,” Perkins said. “For 25 years in the fire service, I wanted to help people on their worst day and try to make it better. It’s the same mindset with maintenance.”
Parks will continue serving as Director of Facility Services, focusing on long-term growth initiatives and the development of new service lines.
Perkins’ background in leading teams during critical life-safety situations has prepared him well to guide the Facility Services team as they support clients during urgent needs and help prevent issues through proactive maintenance. Facility Services often serves as the first call when unexpected building challenges arise.
“The addition of this role is the first step in our strategic plan to scale our team and services while investing in our clients’ experience owning and operating their facilities,” Parks said.
For more information on Mavin and the Facility Services division, call 864-263-3713 or email maintenance@mavinconstruction.com.
