SUMMARY – The Director of Physical Plant plans, directs, and supervises general maintenance, custodial
services, HVAC, electrical, grounds and motor vehicle functions and personnel for University operations. In addition, this position
will assist in the management construction, renovation and maintenance projects for the University. The Director works with the Executive
Vice President of Administration and Finance to determine annual repairs and renovations projects and participates in the design of new
facilities to assure physical plant requirements are met. The Director plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates, through staff of skilled,
semiskilled, and unskilled trade personnel, activities concerned with the operation, and maintenance of buildings, grounds and vehicles of
the university. The Director evaluates requests for major repairs, replacement or modification of facility systems and equipment, and
determines the extensive of needs, corrective action to be taken, costs, feasibility and priority.
The Director will provide
leadership and strategy development for all aspects of the Physical Plant Department operations and maintenance including managing contracts
with external service providers, i.e., vendors, contractors, etc., and administer smaller maintenance projects. The Director will fulfill
various administrative duties and other management requirements, as well as initiate the formulation of policies and procedures necessary
for the accomplishment of responsibilities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Assist the Vice President of Administration
and Finance with the establishment of priorities, management policies, procedures, and systems.
· Initiate strategic planning
activities, actively promote the Office of Physical Plant Strategic Plan.
· Relies on experience and judgment to plan and
accomplish goals.
· Establish policies and procedures to enhance departmental effectiveness and streamline
decision-making.
· Assist with the implementation of the Facilities Master Plan.
·
Provide leadership and technical expertise in issues relating to building and utilities maintenance and operations.
· Oversee
and direct the facility services functions for the University, including custodial, moving, and events support.
· Provide
leadership and technical expertise in the maintenance of grounds and the long-range landscape planning initiatives.
· Insure
the University’s installed fire protection and security systems meet legal requirements.
· Collaborate with other members of
the Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance team in the development of the strategy for remediation of deferred maintenance
to be used in preparation of the Capital Plan.
· Achieve a balance among the conflicting demands to both enhance the
attractiveness of the campus and the quality of its facilities and infrastructure, and constrain operating costs.
· Maintain appropriate relations with
various campus functions and departments including Academic Affairs, Information Technology, Financial Administration, University Relations,
Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Athletics, Student Housing and various other areas.
· Consult and interact with
customers, internal departments and external consultants regarding facilities modification/repair/maintenance options, strategies and cost
estimates and resolves problems and conflicts.
· Coordinate with all department managers and supervisors, and keep the
appropriate reporting relationships informed of work plans and status of ongoing work.
· Solicit recommendations for process
improvements and develop plans for implementation.
· Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes,
products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
· Ensure compliance with the University, state, and federal
laws, policies, and regulations.
4. Oversee all functions of the daily operations of a multi-trade workforce active for all
facilities on campus.
· Develop, implement, and administer the departmental operating budget that includes salaries
and benefits, utilities, supplies, and equipment.
· Provide short and long term manpower resource planning; direct personnel;
evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions including employment, advancement or termination.
· Mentor
all direct reports so that they may fully develop in their roles and responsibilities.
· Motivate employees to meet strategic
planning goals.
· Identify training requirements, create a learning environment, and participate in training sessions and
seminars.
· Manage contracts with internal and/or external service providers (vendors, service providers, etc.)
· Directs the operations and maintenance as well as analyzes and optimizes energy related equipment and related systems for peak
energy performance.
· Evaluates energy use and designs energy programs that increase efficiency and reduce energy-related
costs.
· Manages campus resources to ensure continuous delivery of reliable and energy efficient systems including heating,
cooling, ventilation, and automated building control systems within the University.
· Maintains a deep level of knowledge,
technical expertise, and understanding of campus climate action and energy programming in order to support best practices in design and
operations.
· Provide technical support for daily demand activities to resolve problems and issues to maintain optimal
efficiency and operations of energy systems to include boiler, chillers, and Building Automation systems.
· Exercise careful
financial management.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES – Ability to read, interpret, and apply preventive maintenance
instructions for physical plant equipment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS – Must be able to communicate in fluent English, using
two-way radio system.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to walk. Ability to perform tasks that require moderate physical activity, including, driving, walking long distances, standing,
bending, and/or stooping, lifting, moving, and carrying objects weighing up to 50+ pounds. The employee frequently is required to stand; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk
or hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT – The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving
mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to
fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or
humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QUALIFICATIONS – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies
· Exercise careful financial management.
·
Certification as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is strongly preferred.
· Knowledge and experience in Building Automation
Systems (BAS).
· Knowledge of electronic work management software.
· Supervisory experience of utility systems
tradespersons.
· Facilities project management experience.
· Ability to develop cost estimates and business case
analyses for energy and utility system maintenance and repair projects.
Education Required:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
· Five years of combined training and experience
in the maintenance and operation of physical plant systems.
Education Preferred:
· Master’s degree in
Engineering, Facilities Management or Business Administration.
· Licensed as Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
· Licensed as General Contractor, Electrician (unlimited classification) or HVAC commercial contractor
Experience Required:
· Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience with preference given to experience
managing supervisory level personnel.
· Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, and personnel
management.
Experience Preferred:
· Minimum five (5) years’ experience in managing facilities
operations preferred with preference given to experience in facilities management in an educational setting. Previous experience as a
Physical Plant manager at an institution of higher education.
TO APPLY: Applications should consist of (1) a
letter of interest; (2) a current resume; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation
describing the work relationship with each; (4) a completed *Disclosure Statement.
Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at [email protected]. Application review will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. For more information about ECU, visit our website at http://www.ecok.edu.
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