Director of Plant Operations

Vance-Granville Community College is where meaningful work meets real community impact. At VGCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality education that transforms lives. Your work will help open doors for students, strengthen local communities, and prepare individuals for in-demand careers. Every day offers the chance to see the direct impact of what you do.

If you’re energized by purpose, collaboration, and making a difference, we invite you to apply.

Under general direction, this position holds administrative responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the operations and activities of the Plant Operations Department to ensure that College facilities, equipment, and grounds are properly maintained. Primary duties involve coordinating departmental staff efforts in building and equipment maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance, housekeeping and custodial services, courier services, and construction and renovation projects. Assigned duties may vary based on departmental needs and workload allocation.

This position reports to the Vice President of Finance and Operations.

This is a fully onsite position based at VGCC's Main Campus in Henderson, NC; however, it will require frequent travel within the service area. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role

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.

• Supervises and directs the physical plant activities and operations of the Plant Operations Department, including building and equipment maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance, housekeeping and custodial services, courier services, and construction and renovation projects, with a focus on stewardship and sustainability of both financial and capital resources.
• Coordinates and provides support for the management of all physical plant supplies and equipment as needed and according to budget availability.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the College's vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, properly serviced, and available for operational use.
• Coordinates and provides support for the management of fixed assets inventory record keeping, as well as the sale of surplus furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Inspect all buildings and grounds periodically for deficiencies and necessary maintenance.
• Estimates cost of repair projects in terms of labor, materials, and overhead and coordinates contracted maintenance and renovation services.
• Coordinates and provides support for the operations of campus HVAC systems, including the monitoring and adjusting of the computer building automation system as required to maintain comfortable building temperatures and maximize energy efficiency.
• Prepares specifications, solicits proposals, manages, and oversees third-party contractors and vendors (janitorial, grounds maintenance at satellite campuses, construction, HVAC, and related services), ensuring work is performed in accordance with contract terms, quality standards, and timelines.
• Reviews plans and specifications for construction and renovation projects and monitors the completion of work.
• Assists the Vice President of Finance and Operations in creating, implementing, and maintaining…