Location: Muskegon,MI, USA
Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides persons the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs.
The Assistant Director of Physical Plant is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the day-to-day operations of the Physical Plant department. This includes ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all college buildings and grounds, as well as the maintenance and repair of all physical plant equipment for students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Assistant Director will also work with the Director of Physical Plant to develop and implement long-term plans for the physical plant, and to ensure that the department complies with all applicable regulations.
Status: Full-Time 40 hours/52 weeks
Salary Range: $54,000 - $62,000 depending on experience
Application Deadline: December 20, 2024
Required Skills
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as engineering, construction management, business administration or facilities management) preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in physical plant management preferred.
* Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to relate to all employees.
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills with people, equipment and facilities
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Working knowledge of applicable regulations
* Available for building emergency calls for 3 shifts.
Essential Function:
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Physical Plant department, including the maintenance and repair of all college buildings and grounds, as well as the operation of all physical plant equipment.
* Assumes responsibilities for the overall appearance, and care and upkeep of buildings.
* Develop and implement long-term plans for the physical plant, in collaboration with the Director of Physical Plant.
* Ensure that the Physical Plant department complies with all applicable regulations and policies.
* Supervise, orient, train, coach, evaluate, schedule, and manage custodial staff and security (and others in the department.).
* Assist in preparation and management of budgets for the department.
* Conduct regular inspections of college buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify and address maintenance needs, and preventative maintenance programs.
* Maintains building security and manages physical plant access to campus spaces.
* Approve work orders for maintenance and repair projects.
* Work with outside contractors to ensure that maintenance and repair projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Assumes responsibilities as needed for providing 24-hour per day response coverage for building emergencies.
* Represent the Physical Plant department to the college community and to external stakeholders.
* Stay up to date on the latest trends in physical plant management.
* Serves as a lead on the safety evacuation team and other teams/committees.
* Other duties as assigned.
Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:
Mental Demands:
? Detailed Work
? Student Contact
? Deadline oriented
? Problem Situations
? Multiple Priorities & Demands
? Emergency Situations
? Confidentiality
? On-call Availability
? Continual Interruptions
? Working Alone
? Faculty Contact
? Working with Others
Physical Demands:
? Standing & Walking
? Sitting
? Reclining
? Carrying
? Lifting up to 10 lbs. ? Up to 25 lbs. ? Up to 50 lbs. ? 80 + lbs.
? Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, and Bending
? Climb or Balance
? Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
? Squatting
? Handle or Feel
? Reach with Hands and Arms
? Talking or hearing
? Tasting/Smelling
? Working Overhead
? Speak in English via Phone or In Person
? Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
? Ability to Adjust and Focus
Work Environment:
? Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
? Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.
Muskegon Community College continues to promote staff diversity, and is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. Anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.
Job Location Muskegon, Michigan, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular
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