What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Physical Plant position at Stark State College of Technology?
Salary Range: $90,305 - $125,977 Annually
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You’ll be a Great Fit if:
We are seeking a strategic leader with extensive experience in facilities management, construction, and project oversight. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing physical plant operations across multiple locations and a proven ability to lead teams, coordinate projects, and ensure campus facilities meet the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and functionality. If you are an effective communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, with a commitment to supporting the college’s long-term goals through efficient facility operations and innovative construction solutions we are looking for you!
Typical Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and direct all technical and administrative aspects of the maintenance division consisting of over 828,000 square feet and personnel.
- Manage and direct the computerized corrective and preventive maintenance program for facilities and related equipment.
- Manage and direct all renovation and new building construction projects including master planning. Provide leadership/strategic direction to staff/faculty; ensures delivery of high-quality service, prepare capital plans required by the Ohio Board of Regents, President and the Board of Trustees for the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Work with College departments to determine their facility requirements, work with architects and engineers hired for College projects to meet the necessary requirements.
- Work with project manager to ensure appropriate direction of renovations and new building construction projects including master planning.
- Provide leadership/strategic direction to staff/faculty; ensures delivery of high-quality service, prepare capital plans required by the Ohio Board of Regents, President and the Board of Trustees for the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Work with College departments to determine their facility requirements, work with architects and engineers hired for College projects to meet the necessary requirements.
- Manage and direct the Custodial Services and Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services divisions. Ensures compliance to provide a healthy, safe, clean, orderly and attractive campus, consistent with the educational role and mission of Stark State College. Assure high quality of appearance, plant health, cleanliness, and public safety is attained on the campus 90 acres.
- Manage and direct the utility systems – water, electric, natural gas, etc. Ensure optimum efficiency, sustainability and effectiveness of all utilities to meet and exceed state guidelines and efficiency goals.
- Responsible for training all Physical Plant staff monthly on good safety practices. Ensures all Physical Plant staff has completed 10-hour OSHA safety certification and all Supervisors have completed 30-hour OSHA training
- Manage all interior and exterior signage for main campus and satellite campuses. Ensure standards are followed and maintained.
- Research and implement improvements in building, cleaning products and equipment or systems, which serve to better utilize human and financial resources.
- Manage and direct waste reduction and recycling program. Develop and implement campus-wide waste reduction and recycling program. Monitor program results and modify as needed in order to comply with governmental regulations to meet college's needs. Stay informed of new legislation or trends in waste management, recycling, green technologies etc.
- Consults, coordinates and plans with college departments and organizations to provide support service for a wide variety of events, programs, official functions, etc. Plans, develops, and manages related work in an efficient and economical manner to support such service.
To be Considered Education, Experience Requirements You'll Need:
Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) preferred, although not required.
More than ten (10) years of related work and leadership and management experience is essential. Stark State defines this as:
- Work history that demonstrates a consistent progression of career growth, management skills, as well as accomplishments related to the processes and improvements of building maintenance, custodial services, and grounds keeping.
- Extensive experience in Construction Management, Custodial Services Management, Grounds Maintenance Management, Energy Management Systems, and Facilities Maintenance Management. Strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, construction methods, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
- Experience managing large facilities services staff including hiring, coaching and mentoring, professional development, performance evaluation, training, and discipline.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work with management systems and variety of skilled/unskilled, professional, administrative, and industry personnel. Must have excellent communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control all aspects of physical plant activities.
Responsible for contracts; budgeting; purchasing; supervising; labor relations related to Department.
HVAC; grounds maintenance; plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations; blueprint reading; equipment maintenance, custodial maintenance.
Extensive knowledge of office administration, plant management, reporting, budgeting and control, and business operations. Must be knowledgeable with terms, nature of related trades, blueprints, buildings, grounds, equipment, housekeeping, construction, repair, maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, fire/safety management, BOCA and OSHA codes, and related matters in higher education.
Extensive knowledge in construction management. Budgeting, contractor oversight, project scheduling, quality control and contract review.
Excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program. The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors and eventually across the commencement stage on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be a part of a better future for them - and you.
In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.
Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster – allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.
Checking candidates’ references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference®, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.
Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees.
Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.
Maximum Out-of-Pocket Amount for In-Network Providers:
Flexible Spending Account Program (FSA)Optional – Health & Dependent Care
Dental Benefits
Calendar Year Maximum Benefit $3,000 per person
Orthodontic Lifetime Maximum Benefit $2,000 per person
Calendar Year Deductible Amount:
Co-Payment (after the deductible amount is satisfied):
- Preventative & Diagnostic Services 100% of R & C
Major Restorative Services 80% of R & C
Orthodontic Services. 60% of R & C
Vision Benefits
Eye Exams One regular eye exam in a rolling 12-month period, covered at 100%
Lenses One pair in a rolling 12 month period
Single Vision $75 allowance per pair
Bifocal $100 allowance per pair
Trifocal $125 allowance per pair
Lenticular $200 allowance per pair
Frames
Frames frequency limit 1 every rolling 24 months, $170 allowance
Retirement Benefits
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio's public employees and their families. OPERS is available to all staff Members. The College contributes 14% of the employees' wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 10%.
State Teachers Retirement System
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio's public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employees' wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit.
Alternative Retirement Plan
Faculty and staff may elect the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) in lieu of one of the state plans.
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Accounts
Stark State College offers supplemental, voluntary savings options to help faculty and staff plan for retirement. Most employees are eligible to participate in the 403(b) and 457(b). These plans allow you to enhance your retirement savings through voluntary pre-tax (state and federal only) contributions to a Tax-Deferred Account (403(b) plan) and Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) plan).
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
$50,000 (PAID by College)
Voluntary Supplemental Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Up to $60,000 (optional - employee paid)
Time Off
Sick Days 1.25 days/month
Holidays 13 paid days per fiscal year
Personal Days 3 paid days per fiscal year
Educational Assistance
Tuition Assistance Employee (after 1-year of service)
Instructional Fees (Stark State tuition) Employee & Dependents
Reciprocal Enrollment Agreement (KSU Stark) Employee
Wellness
Employee Assistance Program Employee & Family
Fitness Center Privileges (KSU Stark) Employee
Salary : $90,305 - $125,977
