Physical Plant Director

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Working Title:
Physical Plant Director

Institution:
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Classification Title:

Physical Plant Director

Bargaining Unit / Union:
216: Middle Management Association

City:
Cloquet

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:
$38.96 - $58.20

Job Description

The Physical Plant Director is responsible for operations of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The college education facilities include buildings of 200,000 square feet and 40 acres of grounds care, housing units and walkways. This position provides supervision for Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College facilities, facilities staff, and student workers. This position exists to direct and develop policies for the physical plant and non-instructional operations of the college. The Director has the authority to make the human resources and budget decisions necessary for those operations and facilities and serves as the lead facilities advisor to the President of the college.

The Physical Plant Director will:

• Represent the facilities department and college as project manager on building construction and remodeling projects

• Work directly with faculty, staff, and students to coordinate the operational needs of the facility

• Direct operation, maintenance, and repair of the college facilities and equipment

• Work closely with MN State facilities leaders and attend regular meetings

Salary Range:

$38.96 - $56.10 hourly; $81,348 - $117,137 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of physical plant experience consulting with senior leadership to support the effective maintenance and management of the physical plant and surrounding areas

• Strong leadership skills, including the understanding of staff development, supervision, and team building

• General construction knowledge sufficient to direct new construction, remodel or repair work. This includes knowledge of state and local building codes and State and Federal OSHA regulations sufficient to ensure compliance by the agency.

• Knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems sufficient to ensure ongoing repair and maintenance and prompt and acceptable resolution to equipment breakdown are in compliance with local and state code

• Electrical systems knowledge to ensure ongoing repair and maintenance and prompt resolution to equipment breakdown/malfunction are in compliance with local and state codes

• Experience in budgeting and purchasing processes to develop and monitor department and project budget

• Must possess a valid Second-Class C boilers license

Preferred Qualification

• Familiarity with bargaining unit contracts

• Experience overseeing multiple contractors and meeting deadlines

• Ability to plan and carry out work assignments, including making mechanical repairs and operating maintenance equipment

• Ability to work with specialized software required for the position, as well as programs used in the MinnState system

• Ability to work well within a team and individually

• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework is not available this position will report five days a week to campus.

About

The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

To achieve this mission, we will:

• Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.
• Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
• Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.
• Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.
• Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
• Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.

Vision Statement

Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.

Core Values

During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:

• Respect: Manaaji'idiwin
• Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin
• Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin
• Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin
• Compassion: Zhawenjigewin

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:
07-08-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:
04-14-2025

Close Date:
05-13-2025

Posting Contact Name:
LeAnn K Ulvi

Posting Contact Email:
vg9122hq@minnstate.edu