Trades Services Manage

Type of Appointment: Full-Time At Will

Job Classification: Administrator I

Anticipated Hiring Range: Up to $114996 annually (Commensurate with skills and qualifications)

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am -5:00 pm


THE DEPARTMENT:

Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) serves as the lead organization for planning developing and maintaining the campus natural and built environments in support of the universitys mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPPs history aesthetics physical assets and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning design and construction of buildings roads infrastructure landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries FPM strives to provide facilities that meet scope budget operational needs and functional requirements. FPM is comprised of approximately 200 facilities professionals (FTE) that also provides maintenance services including custodial services landscaping recycling building and mechanical trades energy and utility management fleet and auto services. The workforce is culturally diverse and multilingual. Its composition includes full time staff throughout FPM who are also earning their degrees and many whom have graduated from Cal Poly Pomona. The staff includes licensed architects and engineers accountants planners project managers administrative staff carpenters plumbers locksmiths painters electricians landscape architects computer technicians custodians and other building and mechanical trade technicians.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trades Shops (Plumbing Maintenance Paint and Lock) and Lanterman Collaborate closely with trades supervisors and staff to ensure efficient operation maintenance and upgrades of all systems that support campus buildings and infrastructure. Develops manages and administers all routine preventative and predictive maintenance across all shops including plumbing maintenance paint and lock services. Works in partnership with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for all major equipment utilities and building infrastructure utilizing the TMA systems for management and oversight. The program will be managed through the TMA system. Provides general direction and supervision to shop supervisors to ensure effective execution of the PM program. Lock Shop oversight includes collaborating with Planning and Design & Construction Works in coordination with HVAC and Electrical teams and FPM management when projects or maintenance activities impact critical building systems utilities or campus operations. Collaborate to support effective planning and scheduling maintain system reliability minimize operational disruptions ensure regulatory and safety compliance and provide continuity of campus services during maintenance activities infrastructure upgrades shutdowns and emergency repairs. Ensures all maintenance repair and operational activities are performed in accordance with established quality standards applicable safety regulations building codes and university requirements. Maintains accurate and comprehensive records documentation and reporting to support operational planning regulatory compliance preventive maintenance tracking and effective decision-making. Provides support in the day-to-day operations maintenance and administrative oversight of Lanterman property including coordinating maintenance and repairs managing vendors collaborating with campus partners and production teams conducting inspections and assisting with budgeting and expense tracking. Ensures regulatory compliance maintains accurate records and helps oversee on-site staff to maintain property standards and operational efficiency.
• Multi-Trade Project and Vendor Coordination Leads and coordinates complex multi-trade projects by directing collaboration across internal units and managing communication scheduling and coordination with external vendors contractors and campus stakeholders. Oversee the planning execution and successful delivery of operational Deferred Maintenance (DM) and special projects to ensure work is completed safely efficiently on schedule and in compliance with university standards regulatory requirements and project objectives. Collaborates with trades supervisors project managers and contractors to minimize operational disruptions and ensure effective project integration with ongoing campus operations. Communicates project updates campus impacts scheduling changes risks and other pertinent information to direct supervisor to support operational awareness decision-making and stakeholder coordination.
• Administrative and Fiscal Management Manages utility operations in collaboration Works with the Director of Operations & Maintenance and Senior Associate Vice President of FPM to develop and oversee utility-related budgets and costs ensuring alignment with overall goals. Collaboratively develops short- and long-term strategies to enhance utility system performance efficiency and infrastructure partnership with the Capital Finance & Budget Manager prepares the annual operating and capital budgets for the Plumbing Maintenance Paint and Lock shops. Monitors expenditures to ensure alignment with departmental goals and compliance with applicable regulations. Assists with budget forecasting trend analysis and the development of financial proformas and monthly reports to support data-informed decision-making. Maintains accurate records ensures regulatory compliance and oversees maintenance and repair work to meet established quality and safety standards. Collaborates with the Design and Construction team to obtain cost estimates for maintenance and repair work and communicates deferred maintenance priorities to stakeholders. Identifies funding opportunities to support infrastructure improvements and continuously evaluates strategies to enhance operational efficiency reliability and cost-effectiveness. Develops supporting procurement and project documentation including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) plans technical specifications and campus performance standards. Evaluates contractor and vendor performance and provides input on capital and maintenance projects to ensure compliance with campus standards operational requirements and approved materials and equipment specifications. Prepares and processes requisitions to establish purchase orders for required goods and services. Conducts organizational analysis writes job descriptions within appropriate classifications and performance evaluations counsels staff on job functions and attendance and resolves personnel issues. Oversees employee performance management attendance and workplace safety practices within assigned shops ensuring staff accountability adherence to university policies and safety procedures and the promotion of a safe productive and professional work environment. Maintain knowledge of current industry model practices.
• Organizational Excellence Leads with a team-oriented service-driven approach emphasizing collaboration strong technical expertise and effective communication. Promotes a positive work environment and a customer service-focused culture by leading through example. Provides direction and supervision through coaching performance evaluations and mentoring addressing personnel matters as needed. Builds staff competence and fosters an environment where employees are recognized for their contributions to the success of the facilities team. The incumbent will evaluate and improve the departments organizational structure to align with the FPM Strategy Map university mission operational needs and available resources. This includes assessing staffing roles and workflow efficiency; leading process improvements; and implementing SAVP-approved structural changes that enhance collaboration and service delivery. The incumbent will collaborate with FP&M colleagues including Planning Design & Construction and campus partners to ensure alignment across units and that standards are incorporated implemented and inspected for compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree - Graduate from a four-year college/university or equivalent education and experience and
• DL NUMBER - Driver License Valid and in State
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible facilities operations and maintenance experience in a complex institutional commercial healthcare higher education or public-sector environment.
• Minimum of 35 years of direct supervisory or management experience overseeing multiple skilled trades operations such as plumbing maintenance paint lock HVAC electrical or related building trades.
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs for building infrastructure and utility systems.
• Experience coordinating multi-trade maintenance deferred maintenance and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Experience in coordinating major maintenance projects system shutdowns repairs and capital improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing operational budgets cost tracking and financial reporting.
• Experience collaborating with contractors consultants project managers and cross-functional stakeholders in an active operational environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying building codes OSHA requirements safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing scopes of work technical specifications RFPs and evaluating contractor/vendor performance.
• Working knowledge of building systems infrastructure maintenance preventive maintenance programs and applicable building codes safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the maintenance and construction trades including but not limited to: carpentry hardware painting plumbing as well as experience managing multi-disciplinary trades teams (plumbing maintenance paint and lock).
• Strong technical expertise in managing system reliability project management compliance with safety regulations and operational efficiency.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferably TMA or similar systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting procurement processes contract administration and vendor management.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles employee performance management and workplace safety practices. Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for team management and resolving personnel concerns. Demonstrated excellence in communication relationship-building and customer service with a proven track record of effectively overseeing a service-oriented team.
• Demonstrate the ability to act independently show discernment use judiciousness in all matters provide management with clear feedback and make independent decisions as appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge in Microsoft Office Outlook Microsoft Word Excel Microsoft PowerPoint etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) APPA certification PMP or trade-related certifications.
• Experience in a university or large campus environment.
• Experience with utility operations and infrastructure renewal planning.
• Supervisory experience within collective bargaining and represented staff environment.
• Certified Education Facilities Professional (CEFP) certification through the Association of Physical Plant Administrators

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to the California State University Background Check Policy.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) Unit 80. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $4135 and maximum $12288 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

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University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information go to the Conflict of Interest policy.

Outside Employment Disclosure

Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July within 30 days of accepting outside employment and upon their managers request. For more information go to the Outside Employment Disclosure policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Read more at the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy.

Security & Fire Safety

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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