POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Managing Director, Physical Plant
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
G
JOB SUMMARY: Oversee the day-to-day operational issues of the Physical Plant Department. Work
with the other Physical Plant managers or any other internal/external agencies to address and resolve any
issues that may arise for the college. Assist with various administrative and management functions as
required. Operate as primary operational liaison between the college community and the Physical Plant
Department in the Director’s absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Acting as the Director’s representative, will be responsible for the management of
the day-to day administrative and operational business associated with the
Department.
2.
Assist the Director with the development and maintenance of various capital,
construction and operational budgets and initiate the preparation of annual reports
and projections.
20%
3.
Required to plan, estimate, negotiate, execute, and manage various projects
through outside contractors as well as department staff personnel. Direct the
activities of the Construction Manager, Facility Planner and Campus Technicians.
20%
4.
Develop quality, cost effective, timely and efficient completion of renovation
maintenance and construction projects/program efforts.
15%
5.
Provide personnel management, direction and guidance to staff and faculty
including performance appraisal, coaching, personal and professional
development.
10%
6.
Develop, plan and prepare specifications for various projects; estimate project
costs; and request materials and equipment as needed.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director, Physical Plant
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective: 6/1/11
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EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Engineering, Construction or related
field.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse
constituencies.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Adaptability and resourcefulness are essential.
 Analytical and reasoning skills necessary for evaluation processes, judgment,
and independent action are critical.
 Computer literacy, demonstrate proficiency in the mechanical, structural and
construction trades.
 Working knowledge of architectural plans and specifications are essential.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, 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 this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and taste or smell. The employee is
occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance
and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10
pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
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 high, precarious
places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals;
extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.
Effective: 6/1/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Managing 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:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
None
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
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
Effective: 6/1/11
Over 2/3
X
X
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
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
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
Effective: 6/1/11
Date
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