Director, Physical Plant
About The Position
The Director of Physical Plant – Maintenance provides direct leadership and oversight of campus maintenance operations, including building trades, preventive maintenance, and technical systems support. This position ensures the effective execution of maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient campus facilities. The Director is responsible for coordinating daily operations, supporting complex maintenance needs, and driving improvements in service delivery, workforce performance, and asset reliability. The role also serves as a backup to the Deputy Chief Facilities Officer and provides cross-functional leadership support to other Physical Plant divisions as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in facilities maintenance operations
- Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience
- Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS)
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and work order systems (CMMS)
- Knowledge of OSHA, safety standards, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in higher education or institutional facilities environments
- Professional certifications (APPA, IFMA, HVAC, electrical, etc.)
- Experience with Facilities Condition Assessments (FCA) and asset management planning
- Experience coordinating across multiple facilities divisions
- Familiarity with emergency response and continuity planning
Responsibilities
- Oversight of maintenance operations and associated budgets
- Supervision of maintenance supervisors, administrative staff, and frontline staff
- Coordination of preventive and corrective maintenance programs
- Operational decision-making for maintenance-related activities
- Serving as backup leadership for the Deputy Chief Facilities Officer and supporting other divisions (Custodial, Grounds, Utilities, etc.) as needed
Benefits
- full-time
- exempt state role
- comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
