Lead Facility Services Assistant

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Facility Services Manager, the Lead Facility Services Assistant provides custodial support, assists with event setup and breakdown, and delivers furniture and supplies across multiple campus locations. The position helps schedule and train student staff and, with the Manager’s oversight, directs student assistants’ daily activities and coordinates facility assignments. The role monitors building cleanliness, uses Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) software to prepare setup worksheets and event schedules, reviews operational reports, and conducts event walkthroughs. It performs routine and specialized custodial work, maintains inventory storage areas, sets up and breaks down event equipment, and reports facility or equipment issues. The employee also prepares written end-of-shift reports and follows safety procedures, including the proper use and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 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 and must be a current, active CSULB student enrolled in at least 6 units. This is a union position. The role is subject to mandated-reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

Requirements

At least six months to one year of previous facility services experience.
Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
Must be available to work 20 hours per week during academic semesters.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions effectively and in a timely manner.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while remaining receptive to direction and feedback.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, collaborate in a team environment, and consider feedback and ideas from others effectively.
Commitment to working with a diverse and culturally inclusive student body and staff.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods; frequent climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 100 pounds, and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must comply with mandated-reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Facility Services Manager with scheduling and training department student staff.
Under the Manager’s oversight, direct student assistants’ daily activities and coordinate facility assignments.
Monitor building cleanliness and report findings to the Manager.
Use EMS software to generate setup worksheets and event schedules; review operational reports to plan and prioritize tasks.
Conduct walkthroughs of scheduled events across campus locations, provide assistance, follow up on bookings, and report issues, discrepancies, or setup and breakdown changes.
Perform routine and specialized custodial tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, equipment cleaning, and replacing trash liners.
Report damaged equipment, furniture, or building fixtures to the Maintenance team.
Assist with installing, rearranging, lifting, removing, and resetting furniture, equipment, and other heavy items.
Maintain the cleanliness of carpets, floors, and upholstered furniture in assigned areas.
Set up and break down equipment for events, activities, and programs in multiple campus locations, following setup diagrams and specifications.
Arrange tables, chairs, dance floors, stages, ramps, and other required equipment.
Keep inventory storage areas clean, organized, safe, and accessible.
Maintain familiarity with USU room setup configurations and operational requirements.
Clean glass windows and doors, including 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 MSDS.
Maintain positive, professional, courteous, and responsive interactions with University Student Union users.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the job as assigned.