Physical Plant Director

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

3 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $85,067, above the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 3
Total payroll: $256.7K
Role median: $85,067
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

Physical Plant Director is held in 9 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $85,067 ranks #9 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$123,348 · 2

Human Services Department

$118,414 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$118,104 · 2

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$116,549 · 1

Corrections Department

$116,533 · 10

MN St Colleges & Universities

$116,533 · 15

MN State Academies

$115,297 · 1

Transportation Department

$110,788 · 1

Median total compensation for the Physical Plant Director role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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David Rydeen

Physical Plant Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$155,010

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay: $116,533
Overtime: $472
Other pay: $38,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,010
Hire date: 1990-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Rydeen is a Physical Plant Director at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,010. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Matthew Abeln

Physical Plant Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$85,067

Sub-department: Mpls Environmental Srvics Supv
Base pay: $73,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,067
Hire date: 2017-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Matthew Abeln serves as a Physical Plant Director within Mpls Environmental Srvics Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,067. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jonah Smith

Physical Plant Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$16,606

Sub-department: Mpls Environmental Srvics Supv
Base pay: $16,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,606
Hire date: 2025-04-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonah Smith works as a Physical Plant Director for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Environmental Srvics Supervisor. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Jonah earned $16,606 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.