Superintendent of Physical Plant - Perkinston Campus

Superintendent of Physical Plant
- Perkinston Campus

Job Title
- Superintendent of Physical Plant
- Perkinston Campus

Job Description - GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTION:
The Superintendent of the Physical Plant is responsible for the efficient coordination and oversight of all Physical Plant operations, including mechanical systems, custodial services, grounds maintenance, and shipping/receiving. This position ensures full compliance with applicable state and federal regulations as well as institutional policies and procedures. A central duty of the role is the development, implementation, and continuous reinforcement of high safety standards across all campus facilities and operations.

The Superintendent is accountable for maintaining the continuous, reliable, and safe operation of campus facilities and infrastructure. Because the Physical Plant supports campus functions around the clock, this role requires full readiness to respond to operational needs at any time. During emergencies, whether weather-related, mechanical, environmental, or safety-driven, the Superintendent provides immediate leadership, coordinates response teams, and directs critical decision-making to protect people, property, and essential services.

The position requires strong judgment, rapid problem-solving, and the ability to mobilize resources quickly to restore normal operations while maintaining clear and timely communication with campus leadership and stakeholders.

Job Duties
- Provide direct supervision to the Assistant Superintendent, Custodial Supervisor, Grounds Supervisor, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, and Maintenance Secretary. Responsible for participating in and maintaining an on-call schedule to ensure continuous operational support for the Physical Plant. Recommend employment, retention, and/or transfer of assigned personnel and conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports. Ensure all supervisors within the department conduct yearly evaluations of direct reports.

Utilize any and all assigned personnel to complete priority tasks as appropriate. Supervise the assignment of activities and work orders for assigned personnel in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent and Supervisors. Inspect jobs in process and follow up on the completion of assignments in order to ensure high standards of workmanship are maintained. Work with staff in resolving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds problems when needed and where expertise is required.

Supervise the Central Receiving function to ensure timely delivery of packages and prompt completion of receiving reports. Determine department budgetary requirements. Prepare annual budget recommendations. Maintain accurate records on expenditures, ensuring budgetary control. Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment needed for daily maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction, ensuring the lowest and best prices are obtained and made in accordance with state law.

Obtain quotes and prepare bid specifications as applicable. Maintain inventories of equipment, materials, and supplies. Conduct a yearly inventory of maintenance, grounds, and custodial equipment. Ensure that electrical and HVAC equipment are maintained in safe, operable condition and arrange repair and/or replacement as needed. Maintain the preventative maintenance schedule and coordinate the completion of corrective and preventative maintenance in accordance with college operating procedures.

Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the energy/environmental control system. Maintain maintenance logs on physical plant equipment and all other maintenance-related equipment on campus. Maintain all maintenance vehicles. Manage and coordinate in-house renovation and maintenance projects. Inspect projects for quality and completion. Work with the College Architect and external contractors on capital construction and renovation projects. Supervise hazardous materials control and removal for the campus.

Coordinate and conduct ADA, health, and safety compliance audits and make corrections as needed to comply with federal guidelines. Conduct monthly health and safety inspections and…