Building Manager

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the USU Operations Manager the Building Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the University Student Union, and/or designated operating facilities, in the absence of building management full-time staff. The Building Manager assists with the design, production and preparation of audio-visual materials using photographic, audio, and video equipment for scheduled events. The Building Manager will assist in various duties as assigned, both technical and professional in a part-time capacity, to gain practical experience in the University Student Union field.

Requirements

Must have at least one year of work-related experience.
Must be enrolled at California State University, Long Beach in at least six units and in good standing.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A HIGH LEVEL OF SKILL AND THE ABILITY TO ACQUIRE SUBSTANTIAL TECHNICAL COMPETENCE.
APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE INITIATIVE, BE RESPONSIBLE AND CORRECT ERRORS AS NEEDED.
THE INCUMBENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BECOMING THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ALL SECTIONS OF THE CURRENT CSULB CAMPUS REGULATIONS AND ASI POLICIES.
MUST BE A QUICK LEARNER WITH THE ABILITY TO ASSESS SITUATIONS AND MAKE SOUND, INDEPENDENT DECISIONS.
MUST HAVE STRONG PRESENTATION SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO SPEAK, WRITE AND EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE FLUENTLY IN ENGLISH.
ABILITY TO PERFORM COMPLEX TASKS WITHOUT DETAILED SUPERVISION.
ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND PROCEDURE MANUALS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIAGRAMS.
ABILITY TO BE SELF-DIRECTED WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION.
CPR/FIRST AID/AED CERTIFICATION OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS MAY BE REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends during the academic year.
Ability to interpret and carry out campus and ASI policies as it relates to the activities of individuals or groups utilizing the facility.
Position requires that the incumbent be patient, trustworthy, dedicated, responsive to student needs, outgoing, and persevere.
Employee must have strong customer service skills, be adaptable to last-minute changes and have the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in other college unions is desirable.
ABILITY TO REPAIR, UPKEEP AND TESTING OF AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT IS PREFERRED.
CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE IS PREFERRED AS INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE UNIVERSITY VEHICLES AS NEEDED INCLUDING ASI CARTS, VAN AND/OR TRUCK.

Responsibilities

Enforces and ensures compliance with established ASI and campus policies and procedures.
Oversees the University Student Union, and/or designated operating facilities, in the absence of building management full-time staff.
Monitors all assigned events across campus, after-hour study center and patrols outside the building, reporting any activities that may affect guests and events occurring within and outside the building.
Retrieves building keys for the purpose of gaining access to required areas of the facility.
Reviews daily setup worksheets to ensure that all events are set-up according to plan.
Communicates with facility staff via cell phone and two-way radio throughout shift.
Opens meeting rooms for scheduled events and secures rooms when not in use.
Monitors the building during hours of operations, secures office and departmental areas, and unlocks and locks designated meeting rooms for reservations.
Will open and secure the University Student Union, and/or designated operating facilities, as required for daily operations.
Makes frequent rounds of the facility and communicates with facilities staff regarding issues relating to restrooms, faucets, urinals, non-functioning lighting, and takes appropriate action to address situations needing immediate attention.
Conducts traffic counts of assigned common areas of the building on an hourly basis throughout shift and processes appropriate paperwork.
Resets and cleans tables and chairs in all lounge and eating areas according to corresponding diagrams.
Is familiar with room set-ups and assists facilities staff when necessary.
Regularly checks to see that all events are functioning normally, i.e., proper room setup, lighting, temperature, audio-visual equipment, etc.
Greets and assists the Event Planners and monitors events as necessary.
Prepares clear and concise electronic shift reports regarding events, issues with staff, guests or services, conditions of the building, building infrastructure, and furnishings.
Reports will include actions taken to address issues along with additional information so building management can start problem solving as soon as possible.
Offers information about the campus and ASI to guests.
Set-up and monitor audio-visual equipment, including the interconnection of microphones, mixers, amplifiers, and speakers to produce a functional sound system.
Set-up and operate Epson projectors and monitors.
Set-up of Lighting systems, i.e. up lighting,
Assists with the maintenance of audio-visual equipment
Assists with maintaining stock levels of supplies.
Assists with audiovisual aspects of audiovisual production.
Performs related work as assigned.