Business - Director of the Physical Plant

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Cedarville University invites applicants for the position of Director of the Physical Plant. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site staff position in the Operations Department within the Business Division. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Operations and works 2,080 annual hours.
As Cedarville University continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced, service-minded leader to join our Operations team. With expanding facilities, ongoing campus improvements, and a commitment to excellence in stewardship, this is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership for the University's Physical Plant. The Director of the Physical Plant leads the operations and maintenance of campus buildings, grounds, athletic facilities, infrastructure, and vehicle assets while developing a high-performing team dedicated to providing exceptional service to the Cedarville community.
Essential Functions
Lead Physical Plant Staff and Department Operations
• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction for Physical Plant staff and departmental operations.
• Recommend organizational structure, staffing levels, position responsibilities, and departmental procedures to support effective service delivery.
• Supervise, train, develop, and evaluate assigned staff in accordance with University policies and procedures.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, performance appraisal, and professional development processes.
• Address personnel, performance, and behavioral matters in a timely and professional manner, keeping the Associate Vice President for Operations and University Human Resources appropriately informed.
• Review staffing needs, position descriptions, functional responsibilities, and salary competitiveness, recommending adjustments as appropriate.
• Provide training opportunities related to safety, operations, maintenance procedures, departmental expectations, and professional growth.
Manage Operations and Maintenance of University Facilities and Assets
• Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, repair, and stewardship of University facilities, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and related assets, including:
◦ Academic, administrative, residence life, athletic, auxiliary, and other campus buildings.
◦ Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, laundry, food service, and general building systems.
◦ Furniture moves, office relocations, transitional houses, Cedar Park, and other campus support needs.
◦ University grounds, including lawns, trees, landscaping, hardscape areas, Cedar Lake, dam, bridges, and fountains.
◦ Outdoor athletic facilities, including varsity and practice fields, cross-country course, outdoor track, intramural fields, tennis courts, and surrounding grounds.
◦ University vehicles, trailers, grounds equipment, generators, and other motorized assets.
◦ Physical infrastructure, including underground utilities, parking lots, roads, and sidewalks.
◦ Trash collection, recycling, disposal, and coordination with outside service providers.
◦ Outsourced custodial services, including special events, summer cleaning, and related service coordination.
Oversee Utility and Regulatory Compliance Responsibilities
• Supervise University water plant operations and related regulatory obligations.
• Ensure required testing, filings, inspections, maintenance, and compliance activities are completed with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Greene County Sanitary Engineering, and other applicable agencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards affecting Physical Plant operations.
Direct Preventive Maintenance and Asset Renewal Programs
• Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance programs for University buildings, equipment, infrastructure, and grounds.
• Identify repair, replacement, and renewal needs to ensure facilities remain safe, reliable, functional, and aligned with University priorities.
Establish Standards for Physical Plant Operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational standards