Building Trades Manager

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility. The Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) department is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Facilities Management and Administration team as the Building Trades Manager (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in a large facility with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
Ability to motivate and supervise the work of staff including trades and non-trades personnel covered by a collective bargaining agreement; train, evaluate performance and recommend appropriate personnel actions.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, policies, procedures, principles, practices, and Industrial safety rules applicable in building trades construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Ability to plan, estimate, schedule and supervise the work of others.
Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience with computer applications related to Facilities Management.
A working knowledge of laws and regulations governing Public Works, design and construction ordinances, and other regulations applicable to building, construction, maintenance, and repair including building codes for the State of California, fire codes, accessibility requirements, Title 24 requirements, and other industry standards.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
Must file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis.
Must complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.
Considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 17, 2017.
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 applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time).
Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
Familiarity with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide work direction to the building trades staff in Facilities Management to ensure the adequate operation and maintenance of all university buildings and related facilities and equipment on campus.
Plan and coordinate the work of skilled multi-trade crafts workers to perform maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation of various facilities and structures.
Carry initiatives to ensure the safety of the campus community while developing, recommending, and implementing sound solutions to complex problems.
Plan and organize the day-to-day operations of the building trades, motivating staff, and ensuring the effective and efficient allocation of staffing, materials, and equipment using methods that reflect high quality work and accountability.
Oversee and manage contractors and vendors, minor modernization, restoration, and maintenance projects.
Act as a liaison with customers, develop systems to accomplish goals, monitor budgets and purchasing, monitor work orders, and verify work completion.
Other duties as assigned.