Physical Plant Coordinator

“Opportunities start here” is more than a slogan at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Matanuska Susitna College (Mat-Su College); it is our mission. Our aim is to transform student aspirations into realities. Mat-Su College, an extended campus of UAA, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Physical Plant Coordinator.

This position is responsible for the facilities, grounds, infrastructure, campus fleet vehicles, and equipment for Mat-Su College. This position is charged with continuing a high quality of general operation and maintenance of campus buildings and property, to include grounds, water systems, septic systems, heating/ventilation equipment, electrical, air-conditioning systems, plumbing, interior walls and flooring, lighting, elevators, and emergency generators. This position supervises physical plant employees, who are members of the Local 6070 union, oversees a janitorial contract, and works with other vendors. This position is charged with providing expert-quality repair services for smaller projects and emergency repairs, and also recommending and coordinating major repairs of buildings with the Director of Administrative Services and UAA Facilities Planning & Construction (FP&C). This position has budget authority and manages the budgets for physical plant operations and maintenance. This position is the first point of contact regarding conditions of the campus during inclement weather or other emergency situations. This position also fulfills compliance-related tasks, assists with loss prevention, and serves on Mat-Su College’s Incident Management Team. As a member of Mat-Su College’s executive team, this position participates in setting direction and advocating for Matanuska Susitna College, promoting the college as an active participant in the area's economic development and a principal contributor to the quality of life in the community.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate should possess the ability to direct a complex unit involving multiple operations and projects, manage critical systems and functions, and interpret and apply rules and regulations related to facility services operations. Knowledge of industry trades including architecture, building plans, carpentry, construction, electrical, engineering, hazardous materials, horticulture, HVAC, fleet/equipment, landscaping, logistics, mechanical, operations, painting, plumbing, power generation, refrigeration, security, thermodynamics and their applicable codes and knowledge of general sanitation and cleaning codes as they apply to custodial equipment and practices is essential for this position. The ability to lead, supervise, and manage employees is critical for this position. Working knowledge of risk management and mitigation principles, knowledge of blood-borne pathogens, hazardous materials handling, ADA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations and codes is necessary for this position. The ability to develop and provide sound recommendations to administration, make complex decisions, interpret and apply contracts and collective bargaining agreements, and manage budgets is required for this position. The applicant should possess strong project management skills, planning and problem-solving abilities, and organization, communication, tact, and customer service skills. It is preferred that the applicant have 15 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a combined ten years of progressively responsible supervisory and work experience in relevant trade(s) or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This position requires a current, valid driver’s license and a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Matanuska-Susitna College campus in Palmer, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

*A short presentation delivered to the campus body, followed by a Q&A session, will be part of the final interview process.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

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The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact HR Coordinator, Micah Horning, at mjhorning2@alaska.edu or 907-746-9334.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.