Facility Services Assistant

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

1d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Facility Services Manager, the Facility Services Assistant provides custodial support, assists with event setup and breakdown, and delivers furniture and supplies across multiple campus locations. The position uses Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) software to prepare event setup worksheets and schedules, reviews operational reports, conducts event walkthroughs, and helps ensure bookings are carried out according to plan. It also performs routine and specialized cleaning, maintains storage areas, reports damaged equipment and fixtures, and sets up and moves furniture and equipment for campus events. This is an annual, year-round position that continues through winter and summer academic breaks. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and special events, and scheduled hours may fluctuate with operational demands and event activity. The employee must be available to work 20 hours per week during academic semesters. The role is a union position, and the employee is a mandated reporter under California law and applicable CSU requirements.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at California State University, Long Beach in at least six units and making satisfactory progress in a related degree program.
Minimum or no previous work experience required.
Provide professional, courteous customer service and maintain positive relationships with University Student Union users while responding to their needs.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions effectively and promptly.
Ability to work independently, remain receptive to direction and feedback, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
Commitment to working with a diverse and culturally inclusive student body and staff.
Dependability, punctuality, and self-motivation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, work collaboratively, and consider feedback and ideas from others.
Must be available to work 20 hours per week during academic semesters; shifts may include evenings, weekends, and special events.
Must comply with mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.
Ability to meet physical demands including extended standing and walking, frequent climbing or balancing and bending-related movements, and lifting or moving heavy items; the posting specifies lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in an environment with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk, vibration, and occasional loud noises.

Responsibilities

Use EMS software to generate setup worksheets and event schedules, review daily operational reports, and plan and prioritize tasks.
Conduct walkthroughs of scheduled events at multiple campus locations, provide assistance, follow up on bookings, and report issues, discrepancies, or setup and breakdown advancements.
Perform routine and specialized custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet and equipment cleaning, and replacing trash liners.
Maintain the cleanliness of carpets, floors, and upholstered furniture in assigned areas.
Report damaged equipment, furniture, and building fixtures to the Maintenance team.
Assist with installation, rearrangement, lifting, removal, and resetting of furniture, equipment, and other heavy items.
Set up and break down equipment for events, activities, and programs at multiple campus locations according to diagrams and specifications.
Arrange tables, chairs, dance floors, stages, ramps, and other event equipment.
Keep inventory storage areas clean, organized, safe, and accessible.
Maintain familiarity with USU room and facility setup configurations and operational requirements.
Clean glass windows and doors, removing tape, adhesives, and other surface materials.
Provide written end-of-shift reports and maintain accurate, organized records of shift operations.
Follow safety protocols and procedures, including proper use and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the job.