Position: Physical Plant Director II

Position #:

Job ID #: 3033360

Division: Office of the Adjutant General

Location: Bismarck, ND

OTAG Starting Salary: $6,590 - $7,800/month

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m. on July 24, 2026

As a North Dakota State Agency, the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG) is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive total rewards package to support you, your health and your family. OTAG offers rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid family health insurance plan, generous retirement plan, paid time-off, career growth, flexible work schedules, infant-friendly policies, and much more! Please use our total rewards calculator to see the value of our total rewards package.

SUMMARY OF WORK:

As the Physical Plant Director, you will be responsible for assisting with the daily operations which includes assigning, reviewing and evaluating duties and responsibilities of subordinate supervisors and staff in planning the operation and maintenance of physical plant services, operate the AIM program to manage daily and preventative maintenance work orders, implement a program of systematic maintenance checks on a wide variety of highly sophisticated building systems, that include hot water heating systems, chilled water-circulating system, fire suppression systems, air tempering system and HVAC controls, building management system and instruments, determine priorities and schedule major projects to ensure efficient plant operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be eligible for this position, you will need a high school diploma or GED and six (6) years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of a complex physical plant. The experience must have included substantial responsibility for preventive and special maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds, onsite review and coordination of contractor projects, interpreting blueprints and building plans, estimating costs and/or supervising a large staff.

Requires familiarity with building codes; handling of infectious and hazardous materials and related regulations; or similar duties related to physical plant operations.

Two years of work experience must have included responsibility for scheduling and lead work or supervision of other employees.

College level coursework in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks and background investigation are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload a resume, cover letter, and college transcripts (official or unofficial).

Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1.

For more information about the position, contact Dwight Mosbrucker or Roy Peterson, Physical Plant Director III at (701) 791-3085. For assistance in the application or interview process or to request a full job description, contact Jason Sutheimer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CWP, Human Resource Director, at (701) 328-9028.