Facilities Operations Lead — Plant & Maintenance

Koitecc Solutions; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Suffolk is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Plant Operations on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, NY. The role focuses on supervising custodial and overseeing building mechanical staff, with on-call duties for emergencies.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with Central Facilities, maintaining records, and mentoring staff to ensure safe, efficient campus operations. A strong background in facilities management and budgeting is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credits toward degree with 10+ years in leadership overseeing mechanical/grounds maintenance.
• Alternative: 15 years leadership in mechanical/grounds with 3+ years daily maintenance of a large complex facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial and maintenance staff; inspects work for compliance with specs and schedules tasks.
• Maintains records, approves time cards, and reviews work orders per college policies.
• Coordinates with Central Facilities on campus projects and budgetary planning.
• Assists with hiring, training, and mentorship of staff; ensures safety and proper operating methods.
• Responds to emergencies, sets priorities, and serves as on-call supervisor as needed.
• Communicates with faculty and administration to support programs and campus operations.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Strong communication

Education

Associate Degree or 60 credits toward degree

15 years leadership experience in mechanical/grounds maintenance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SUNY Suffolk is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Plant Operations on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, NY. The role focuses on supervising custodial and overseeing building mechanical staff, with on-call duties for emergencies.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with Central Facilities, maintaining records, and mentoring staff to ensure safe, efficient campus operations. A strong background in facilities management and budgeting is required.