Plant Services Director

Purpose

The Director of Plant Services is the administrative official responsible for overseeing all facilities management operations, including maintenance, custodial services, groundskeeping, and safety compliance. This leadership role ensures that campus facilities are safe, functional, and conducive to a positive educational environment. The Director works extensively with all college departments in planning renovations and maintenance  

Responsibilities

• Responsibility of working with the president, administration, instructors, and staff in developing organizing, and implementing maintenance programs, renovation, and new construction projects. 

• Responsible for the maintenance of Plant Service vehicles and equipment and recommend the purchase and disposal of vehicles or equipment. 

• Coordinator of, and will work with college staff in programming, and facilitating compliance with fire, health, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. 

• Member of the College Council and will participate in the discussion and recommendations of policies for the operation of the community college district: will be responsible for the successful implementations of policy as it directly or indirectly affects his area of authority and responsibility. 

• Coordinator of Custodial & Grounds. 

• Responsible for the successful operation of the custodial, grounds, and maintenance departments of the college to ensure a clean and well-maintained campus. 

• Responsible for maintenance operations at the Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg. 

• Manage the disposal of campus surplus property including record keeping and reporting. 

• Manage the Workamper program including recruiting, vetting, scheduling and evaluating personnel. 

• Maintain deferred maintenance project records and schedule, including life cycle cost 

• Prepare and provide monthly reports including fuel usage, sewer system usage and utility trends 

• Maintain inventory of mission critical emergency supplies 

• Assist with the review of plans and specifications in the addition, modification and renovation of new and existing facilities 

• Approve requisitions for purchase of materials, supplies and contractor services. 

• Assure college-wide compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances and codes relating to the operation and safety of facilities and staff; assures mandated inspections and repairs of fire safety/suppression systems and other such systems are completed as required 

• Responsible for campus wide energy management and managing HVAC Automated Control System.  

Residency Requirements

Candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of the College’s main campus to facilitate a rapid response to campus needs and emergencies.   The Director is subject to be on-call twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week to address any plant service or college related emergency.

Additional Essential Position Functions

May exceed 40 hours per week on a consistent basis, including evenings and weekends

Visible and available on campus during the standard 40 hour work week

Available as necessary via phone, email, and text including evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred 

• At least 10 years of documented, relevant experience in facilities management, operations, professional trade experience or other related fields may substitute for formal training 

• At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping operations or related fields 

• Ability to communicate effectively, with diverse groups required 

• Organizational aptitude required 

• Strong leadership qualities essential 

• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards. 

• Ability to manage budgets and oversee multiple projects.