POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Executive Director
Executive Director, Physical Plant
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Administrative
GRADE:
E
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the department.
Coordinate and direct the design, planning, construction, maintenance and alteration of equipment,
machinery, buildings, and other facilities of the El Paso County Community College District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
20%
1.
Act as a liaison between the District and a variety of external agencies and
organizations to include but not limited to contractors, public utilities, and city,
county, federal and state agencies. Monitor field projects for compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. Oversee custodial, grounds, construction,
facilities, operations, and maintenance activities.
2.
Direct the operation and inspection of all District’s mechanical systems and
preventive maintenance programs for the HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air
condition) system.
20%
3.
Provide personnel management direction and guidance for staff assigned to
department, including orientation, training, coaching, and administering
performance appraisals. Perform other leadership and managerial duties as
required.
20%
4.
Manage and control budget expenditures allocated to the Physical Plant
department.
Develop long-term strategies, goals, and objectives for the
maintenance and growth of the department.
15%
5.
Plan, budget, and schedule facilities modifications including cost estimates, bid
sheets, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions. Develop long
range plans, conceptual designs, capital outlays, and contracts for construction and
acquisitions. Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure conformance
to established specifications and timelines.
10%
6.
Assist in the evaluation of potential land acquisitions. Lead negotiations of
District maintenance contracts. Ensure implementation of approved programs and
projects and evaluate contractors.
10%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President, Administration & Financial Operations
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of all department personnel.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budgets
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction, or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Nine (9) years experience in construction management, plant operations
management or directly related field.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Must have working knowledge of all phases of construction, facilities design,
construction, and service/maintenance trades and related fields;
Must have the skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and control personnel and
operations of a large department;
Ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions;
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others;
Effective communication (orally and in writing) and problem solving skills in a
variety of circumstances.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.) as well as a familiarity with hand tools, heavy
construction and maintenance equipment, and computer operated equipment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the Job,
the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;
walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather
conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or
humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;
risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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POSITION TITLE:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL PLANT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
None
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Amended: 6/01/09
Over 2/3
X
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Amended: 6/01/09
Date
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