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Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance - Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, Los Angeles County, California, 91711, USA
Listed on 2026-03-05
Listing for:
Another Source
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Location s US-CA-Claremont At a glance Harvey Mudd College is hiring a Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance to lead campus plant operations and maintenance during a period of renewed investment in facilities and infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role at a nationally recognized STEM institution where facilities leaders are trusted partners.
The Director will lead a skilled maintenance team, oversee complex MEP and central plant systems, and play a key role in improving aging infrastructure that directly supports teaching, research, and student life. This role is a strong fit for experienced facilities or plant operations leaders who want meaningful impact, broad campus exposure, and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark in a collaborative, shared-governance academic environment.
On-site role based in Claremont, CA. #APPA #PCAPPA #Facilities Management #Plant Operations #Higher Ed Facilities
Description:
What you'll be doing Another Source's client, Harvey Mudd College, is recruiting a Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance to join its Facilities and Maintenance team in Claremont, California. About Harvey Mudd College Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective undergraduate STEM institution and a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium. The College is known for its rigorous academic programs, collaborative culture, and commitment to preparing students to solve complex real-world problems through science, engineering, and mathematics.
Position Summary The Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance (PEDM) is responsible for the leadership, planning, and oversight of the College's plant operations, including the Central Plant and all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. This role manages maintenance staff, building mechanics, general maintenance technicians, and external contractors, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and sustainable operations across campus. The PEDM partners closely with Facilities leadership, Finance, Sustainability, and regulatory agencies to maintain infrastructure performance, manage renewal and replacement programs, and support capital and renovation projects.
Key Responsibilities Plant Operations Administration
- Formalize and maintain plant operations procedures and preventive maintenance programs across all systems, including life safety and manufacturer requirements.
- Maintain AHJ permits and resolve violations with agencies such as AQMD, City, State, and Fire Marshal.
- Manage and monitor MEP system budgets and utilities.
- Review, code, approve, and process maintenance and utility invoices.
- Oversee work order coordination and reporting through the College's work order system.
- Maintain complete project documentation, including warranties, as-builts, manuals, drawings, and electronic records.
- Support Facilities leadership with presentations, communications, and special projects.
- Supervise building management systems and lead troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and system improvements.
- Review construction and repair documents for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with College standards.
- Conduct facility inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a technical advisor to faculty, staff, students, and vendors on plant and MEP systems.
- Lead facilities surveys, assessments, and system evaluations.
- Supervise maintenance and plant operations staff impacting MEP systems.
- Develop and deliver training in safety, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and technical skills.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and service excellence aligned with the College's mission.
- Collaborate with The Claremont Colleges Services Central Facilities team on shared utilities and infrastructure systems.
- Lead the College's Renewal and Replacement Reserve (RRR) Program in partnership with Finance.
- Manage planning and construction…
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