SCCC REFERENCE #: 24-28

DATE: May 30, 2024

TITLE: Assistant Director of Plant Operations

CAMPUS: Ammerman Campus in Selden

START DATE: ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time

RANK: Guild

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant Director of Plant Operations reports to the Director of Plant Operations and is primarily responsible for supervision of the custodial and 2nd shift building mechanical staff.

• Supervises, schedules and assigns work to custodial staff performing building maintenance and cleaning; inspects work in progress and completed work for compliance with specifications. Reviews work orders submitted by faculty and schedules work to be completed.

• Maintains records including work orders, equipment, and supply records, and employee records. Reviews, codes and approves time cards in accordance with college policies.

• Interviews and hires FT and PT custodial staff based on need.

• Counsels and mentors in-house staff as required.

• Provides training and on-the-job guidance and assistance on the proper methods, techniques, tools and equipment and safety precautions to be observed by staff involved in renovation, repair and maintenance of buildings.

• Conducts inspections of buildings and identifies maintenance needed.

• Receives emergency maintenance calls; conducts on-site review of the emergency; establishes work priorities and assigns employees to accomplish necessary repairs. Has on-call hours.

• Is a first supervisory responder and escalates issues as necessary to the Campus Director of Plant Operations.

• Prepares budgets, purchase requests and ensures budgetary compliance.

• Works with faculty, student and campus administrative committees to facilitate campus programs. This could include serving on appropriate campus and/or college committees.

• Assists with the planning and implementation or arrangements for special programs for business, industry and local community groups.

• Prepares summer schedule with foreman for building and classroom upgrades including, but not limited to, flooring scrubbing, polishing and waxing of labs, art rooms and faculty offices. May require coordination with other trades.

• Order and schedule regular maintenance of custodial equipment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Campus Director of Plant Operations. This position requires flexible hours with some weekend supervision.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

An Associate Degree or 60 credits toward degree, and 10 years in a leadership position overseeing mechanical maintenance and/or ground operations with at least 3 years of experience in the daily maintenance of a large complex facility is required

OR

In lieu of an Associate Degree, at least 15 years in a leadership position overseeing mechanical maintenance and/or ground operations with at least 3 years of experience in the daily maintenance of a large complex facility is required.

Must be able to prioritize and lead work on multiple projects. Candidate must have strong communication, computer, and analytical skills.

Preferred

Previous maintenance experience in an educational environment. Union experience is strongly preferred.

HIRING SALARY:

The Assistant Director or Plant Operations is a Guild position; and, as such, the salary and benefits for this position are determined according to the salary and benefits plan for the Guild of Administrative Officers

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3843

TDD: (877) 521-2172

Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) 952-6434

TDD: (718) 741-8300

Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov

Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (212) 336-3790

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122

Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.