Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance

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Job Posting Title:

Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance

Job Description:

Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance

FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Position Summary

The Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance (PEDM) is responsible for supervising and managing the College’s Plant Operations including, but not limited to, the Central Plant and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems. The PEDM supervises Maintenance, Building Mechanics, General Maintenance Technicians, and outside contractors in performance of daily, periodic, annual and special maintenance, and repair assignments. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Plant Operations Administration:

• Formalize plant operations procedures.  Ensure that all preventative maintenance plans are in place and functioning for all equipment and systems to include elements of life safety, physical safety, manufacturer recommendations, and overall best practices.

• Update Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) permits and responds to/resolves AHJ violations (AQMD, City, State, Fire Marshal, et all). Update and ensure accuracy of Emergency Shut off Maps.

• Monitor and manage the applicable budget for the College’s MEP systems, including utilities.

• Review, code, approve, and direct the timely processing of all Maintenance Department invoices, including utility invoices.

• Coordinate with other Facilities and Maintenance staff to ensure the proper coordination, distribution, follow-up and completion of work orders and that the general management of the College’s work order system is monitored and appropriate reports and information is generated.

• Secure from the subcontractor required guarantees, warranties, bonds, waivers, all keys, manuals, record drawings, maintenance stocks and originals of all other contract papers and correspondence.

• Transfer all as-built documents. Prepare, verify, and coordinate the turnover of files at the completion of each subcontract and assist in the transfer of all file materials.

• Maintain receipt control, indexing, distribution, retention and retrieval of all project documents including correspondence, drawings, specifications, submittals, RFI's, and change requests.

• Secure required guarantees, warranties, bonds, waivers, all keys, manuals, record drawings, maintenance stocks and originals of all other contract papers and correspondence from the vendors.

• Identify routing and final disposition of all project documents - incoming and outgoing

• Create and maintain an organized electronic filing system to ensure applicable documentation is readily available and accessible.  

Plant Operations/MEP Systems – Planning and Management:

• Supervise and manage the College’s building management systems, which includes investigating, troubleshooting, recommending and following through on system repair, replacement and/or improvement.

• Review plans, drawings, maps, specifications, requisitions, and other documents related to the repair and replacement of systems for accuracy, compliance with applicable regulations and general conformance with College policies and goals.

• Conduct on-site inspections of facilities to assess conditions and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; take appropriate action and follow through when warranted.

• Provide professional advice, consultation, education, and assistance to constituents concerning Plant Operations/MEP systems.

• Work directly with faculty, staff, vendors, students, and others on facilities projects involving plant operations and systems to determine needs, develop scope of work and implement projects effectively and efficiently.

• Conduct Plant Operations/MEP systems facilities surveys and assessments as needed.

Supervision of Plant Opera