at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Director of Physical Plant position directs the day to day facilities and operational needs of the University through their supervision of the Physical Plant. They have primary or significant responsibility for construction, HVAC and skilled trades, grounds keeping, and custodial operations. This is a full-time, on campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance, Repair and Daily Operations; establish and implement department policies and procedures; develop goals and measures work performance metrics to ensure alignment of department goals with IWU mission; prepare and administer Physical Plant budgets and requests for future funding, with the expectation of no deficit spending; provide stewardship for IWU buildings, infrastructure, and operating systems, management of deferred maintenance
- Provide Leadership; advance and develop management team; ensure appropriate service levels and customer service of functional teams; continuously improve quality of service, efficiency, reliability, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement; recruit and hire staff, encourage personal growth and development
- Stewardship of Campus Assets - Planning and Capital Construction Program; assist with master planning at IWU and maintain facility assessments; assist in preparing IWU annual capital facility requests for future projects; ensure construction projects are completed on-time and on-budget and maintains warranty provisions
- Energy Management; develop and recommend annual energy procurement plans; develop energy and sustainability programs, system upgrades, and manages rebate program with local utility providers
- Business Management and Compliance with External Agencies; manage IWU rental properties through third party management agreement; manage IWU maintenance vehicle fleet; interface numerous external city and state agencies; coordinate regulatory inspections for safety equipment with Fire Marshall
