Stark State College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Physical Plant & Construction (Director of Facilities & Construction) to oversee the planning, management, and maintenance of our campus facilities. The Director will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of the college's physical infrastructure across our 90-acre main campus and satellite locations. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team, ensuring clear communication of expectations and providing ongoing support. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives on optimizing campus resources and driving the long-term development of college facilities.
Salary Range: $90,305 - $115,776 Annually
Stark State College offers a competitive salary based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, including an exceptional benefits package.
Location of Work: This position is a located on our North Canton (Main Campus) office.
Who We Are:
The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result. The work you do will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors. We are looking for people that take pride in their work and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
You'll be a Great Fit if:
We are seeking a strategic leader with extensive experience in facilities management, construction, and large project oversight. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing physical plant operations across multiple locations and a proven ability to lead teams, coordinate complex projects, and ensure campus facilities meet the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and functionality. If you are an effective communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, with a commitment to supporting the college's long-term goals through efficient facility operations and innovative construction solutions we are looking for you!
Typical Responsibilities Include:
Manage and direct all technical and administrative aspects of the maintenance division consisting of over 828,000 square feet and personnel. Manage and direct the computerized corrective and preventive maintenance program for facilities and related equipment.Manage and direct all renovation and new building construction projects including master planning. Provide leadership/strategic direction to staff/faculty; ensures delivery of high-quality service, prepare capital plans required by the Ohio Board of Regents, President and the Board of Trustees for the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Work with College departments to determine their facility requirements, work with architects and engineers hired for College projects to meet the necessary requirements.Manage and direct the Custodial Services and Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services divisions. Ensures compliance to provide a healthy, safe, clean, orderly and attractive campus, consistent with the educational role and mission of Stark State College. Assure high quality of appearance, plant health, cleanliness, and public safety is attained on the campus 90 acres.Manage and direct the utility systems - water, electric, natural gas, etc. Ensure optimum efficiency, sustainability and effectiveness of all utilities to meet and exceed state guidelines and efficiency goals.Responsible for training all Physical Plant staff monthly on good safety practices. Ensures all Physical Plant staff has completed 10-hour OSHA safety certification and all Supervisors have completed 30-hour OSHA trainingManage all interior and exterior signage for main campus and satellite campuses. Ensure standards are followed and maintained.Research and implement improvements in building, cleaning products and equipment or systems, which serve to better utilize human and financial resources.Manage and direct waste r
