Director of Plant Operations

Job Title:

Director of Plant Operations

Location:

Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs. Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first‑generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally‑designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students. Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success.

Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 “Great Colleges to Work For” by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

This position is responsible for directing plant operations for Dalton State College. Ensures campus physical plant and grounds reflects excellence in operations through proactive management of emerging issues, ongoing quality control efforts, and long‑range strategic planning to ensure quality improvement.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employer.

Review of applications will begin on September 29, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum annual rate $71,265

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options:
  Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan ORP
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well‑being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
• Develops and manages budgets; control expenditures.
• Renders decisions on operational and personnel matters in accordance with state and Board of Regents policies.
• Develops and implements maintenance schedules.
• Directs and coordinates daily, weekly, and monthly staff schedules.

• Provides oversight and direction for capital projects; develops task lists and ensures projects are on schedule, within costs, and provide quality outcomes.
• Manages the work of contractors.
• Manages grounds maintenance and landscaping operations.
• Manages the custodial maintenance of campus buildings.
• Manages college utility services.
• Manages the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.
• Manages the maintenance of the college's vehicle fleet.

• Completes a variety of regular and special reports.
• Directs the management of an inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.

• Bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or equivalent education and work experience.

More than five years of related experience required.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience with…