Assistant Director

PLANT SERVICE - Assistant Director

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of Plant Service by managing the trades foremen and work assigned to those areas. It also includes performing trade-based work either independently or alongside other tradespersons. The Assistant Director serves in a rotating on‑call capacity for facility emergencies, including overnight, Sabbath, and holidays.

Second in the Plant Services chain of command following the Director of Facilities.

This position requires the ability to lead a team of diverse work experiences and the skills and/or experience to perform trade-based work similar to that of a general contractor. Candidates must think critically, analyze, and respond effectively to complex situations. Excellent customer service skills and experience reading construction documents (prints, work orders, budgets) are required. Previous experience in facility or shop/trade management is preferred.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

• Create, maintain, and update office-related spreadsheets/software to track project completion/trade performance, etc.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of University construction/maintenance standards.
• Manage construction records as appropriate.
• Serve on committees in the absence of Facility Director or when assigned (Facility Committee).
• Serve as acting Facility Director in their absence.
• Provide leadership/mentoring to the trades groups.
• Participate in Office personnel functions (candidate selection, hiring, evaluation, discipline, termination).

• Work with Facilities Coordinator to ensure proper selection and inventory for trades areas.

• Provide general administrative support to the Director and office as needed.
• Serve as backup for the trades areas.
• Assist trades with project completion as needed.
• Serve in a rotating on-call capacity for facility emergencies, including overnight, Sabbath, and holidays. When on-call, must respond within 30 minutes.

• Maintain the office’s emergency preparedness plans for campus emergencies and utility failures.
• Coordinate trades-based facility data management with Facilities Coordinator and GIS.
• Participate in departmental cross-training and perform other related duties as assigned.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Directly supervise trade foremen (Carpentry/Paint, Electrical, HVAC, Locksmith, and Plumbing), ensuring timely and accurate completion of projects, work orders, and clerical duties.
• Provide leadership, training, performance feedback, and support to direct reports.
• Coordinate workload assignments, monitor deadlines, and foster collaboration within the office team.
• Serve as second in the Plant Services chain of command following the Director of Facilities.

Responsible to assist in the operational management of the office including personnel functions (selection, hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, termination), process/procedure improvement, statistical reporting/analysis, equipment maintenance/improvement/purchase, and developing and maintaining job manuals outlining minimum expectations for the role and thep>

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:

• Reliance on experience, training, and judgment to execute policies and procedures.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team-oriented environment.
• Advanced communication and customer service skills with faculty, staff, students, and community visitors.
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
• Experience with trades and/or maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and function well under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal and time/project management skills with minimal supervision.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.

• MIOSHA Level I
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Construction-based certifications such as General Contractor or Michigan’s Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor
• Any…