Assistant Director of Plant Operations

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate degree in office administration or related field; strong organizational skills
• A minimum, 2 years of related work experience
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience Preferred:

The Assistant Director of Plant Operations is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities related to the efficient maintenance and repair of VGCC buildings, equipment, and grounds. Duties related to this position primarily focus on directing the work of the maintenance and grounds staff, assist with renovations and projects, coordinates with outside contractors for repairs, and also provides hands-on support. This position reports directly to the Director of Plant Operations and provides oversight of Plant Operations in the absence of the Director. 

Salary:
 VGCC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills; and internal peer equity in offer calculations.

Teleworking
This position is not eligible for telework due to the nature of the work. The primary work location is the VGCC Henderson Campus in Henderson, NC. Occasional travel to other counties within the college’s service area will be required as needed.

Application review and interview scheduling may begin before the posted closing date. The position may be filled prior to the closing date; therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit application materials as early as possible to ensure full consideration.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job.  This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job.  Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Essential Duties

• Supervises personnel performing the physical activities of building and equipment maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance, and in-house renovation projects.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies for maintenance and grounds. 
• Perform routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify any needed repairs.
• Estimates cost of repair projects in terms of labor, materials, and overhead and coordinates contracted maintenance. 
• Coordinates and provides support for the operations of campus HVAC systems, including the scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting of the computer building automation system as required to maintain comfortable building temperatures and maximize energy efficiency.
• Assists the Director of Plant Operations forecasting and planning of facility improvements.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of facilities management and maintenance, and assists the Director of Plant Operations in establishing, implementing, and updating facility related policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Make necessary repairs to buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Trains and evaluates assigned Plant Operations Department staff. 
• Performs other duties as assigned, including projects, special events and committee work. 

Apply on VGCC’s website.