Physical Plant Director

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, the Physical Plant Director is both a strategic and operational hands-on position which, with limited supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling all physical plant functions including, but not limited to, overseeing the maintenance and operation of all physical buildings and grounds, supporting the construction and/or remodeling of facilities, and the development and management of the physical plant's budget and inventories. In addition, the Director of Physical Plant supervises all physical plant personnel, manages the utilization and maintenance of the institution's vehicles, snow plowing operations, utilities, security systems and oversees the implementation of fire and safety programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all physical plant operations, work order system, custodial services, and the maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Evaluate and ensure the efficient operation of the facilities, controlling operation expenses at an optimal level consistent with sound maintenance practices. Maintain familiarity with and apply best practices in the industry
• Provide administrative and technical direction and supervision to physical plant personnel in completing work assignments
• Advise on negotiations and bids for construction, renovation, and service contracts.
• Plan project assignments and delegate them to physical plant personnel; determine building and maintenance priorities. Work in conjunction with other ENMU campuses' facility departments.
• Seek vendors and obtain bids for facility projects
• Provide interface and primary support for tenants and rental spaces
• Coordinate with the Operations Coordinator for set-up and tear-down for daily events and provide support to organizations before, during, and after events on college property
• Operate, maintain, and direct personnel utilizing technical equipment and machinery
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base, documentation, and advisory points-of-contact on the technology employed under the scope of the physical plant
• Provide familiarization and training to faculty, staff, and students on utilizing the technology embedded in physical plant operations (as appropriate)
• Monitor all life-cycle needs of all physical plant components, provide documentation, and advise leadership on life-cycle replacement recommendations
• Manage inventory control for ENMU Ruidoso to include assigning inventory numbers, updating FFAMAST Banner inventory, and secondary inventory lists.
• Complete both capital and computer asset reports required by the ENMU System
• Coordinate with ENMU-Portales on E-cycle and the disposal of campus-owned state property, to include the proper disposal of removed hard drives from E-cycle computers. Focus on minimizing excess inventory
• Coordinate investigations and reporting for missing inventory
• In charge of fire safety, including proper operation of the complete fire safety system. Coordinate with fire system inspections to include quarterly sprinkler inspections, monthly fire extinguisher inspections, and fire panel inspections to include battery backup lighting and emergency exit signs`
• Monitor security system and surveillance cameras
• Advise leadership, faculty, and staff on key physical plant matters and problem areas
• Ensure proper upkeep of facilities, including (but not limited to) ventilation, lighting, solar panels, facility cleanliness, and sanitation; general appearance of buildings and grounds; and emergency readiness
• Create and maintain a preventative maintenance program; work with the Operations Coordinator to review the program and report progress to leadership regularly. Update the program as needed
• Ensure that parking facilities are maintained in good and safe condition with adequate lighting and safety features
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems on campus, and ensure the maintenance of all landscaping
• Work with Operations Coordinator to ensure the purchase of necessary supplies, equipment, tools, and services from appropriate vendors and other sources, and the administrative management of inventory and purchases
• Ensure full compliance with regulations for the disposal of hazardous materials handled by the physical plant, working with the Operations Coordinator for record keeping
• Support project managers in liaising with architects, engineers, and contractors/subcontractors engaged in plant expansion, renovation, or other major projects for the campus
• Prepare and manage the operating budget, inventories, and records for the physical plant, working with the Operations Coordinator for record-keeping
• Issue keys, fobs, and security codes for the college, and maintain central key controls for the physical plant in collaboration with the Operations Coordinator
• Manage utilization and maintenance of college-owned vehicles, with support from the Operations Manager
• Collaborate with leadership, faculty, and staff to achieve the objectives of the college
• Predictable and regular attendance required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• An associate degree or higher
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant full-time experience or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in the field
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred:

• Technical certificate(s) in related field(s)
• Technical expertise in maintenance and construction
• Budget preparation, fiscal management, strategic planning, and policy development experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Leadership ability to provide technical guidance to staff
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate technical staff
• Effective communication skills across diverse audiences

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines. Work is sedentary in nature, which at times requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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