Assistant Director, Engineering Services

at  California State University

Job no: 545545
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Northridge
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Trades
Position Description
At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community!
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Physical Sciences, Engineering Technology or related field strongly preferred.
• Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction, facilities management, and supervision, preferably in a bargaining unit (union) environment. Additional five years progressively responsible work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree. A background in plant engineering or facilities management in higher education is desirable.
• Trade apprenticeship, facilities ICC or other certifications, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or California Commercial Building Inspection combined with Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) certifications and/or related Municipal certifications. A contractor’s license in electrical, carpentry, plumbing or general engineering may also be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & LEADERSHIP

• Knowledge of principles and practices of facility maintenance including access control, automotive, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, tenant improvement projects, and architectural finishes. Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building maintenance. Construction/renovation project management practices. Principles and practices of supervision including selection, training, evaluation, work planning, direction and personnel practices.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards governing building construction and maintenance. Progen, Prolog, MS Office, project management, JOC or CMMS programs. Safety and safe working practices for building maintenance.
• Skill in: planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and reviewing the work of others; selecting, training, instructing, appraising, counseling and motivating assigned staff. Maintaining records and preparing reports and correspondence including required regulatory reports and records.
• Verbal and written communication to effectively interact with a broad range of people including staff, senior management, executives, vendors and contractors. Evaluating and developing procedures, standards and methods for building maintenance, repair and improvement. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, faculty, staff, students and university administrators.
• Reading, interpreting and assisting in the preparation of scopes of work, plans, specifications and other documents related to maintenance and construction projects. Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Effective customer service in an academic or institutional environment.
• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Under the direction of the Director, Engineering Services, the Assistant Director is responsible for Campus-wide building renovation and oversight; the day-to-day operations of the Electrical Shop, the Carpentry Shop, and the Building Maintenance Team. The incumbent assists the Director with planning and development to assure efficient and effective processes and procedures to meet the goals and objectives of PPM, development and monitoring of all trades programmed maintenance routines and frequencies, and development and monitoring of major service contracts and outside service providers engaged in programmed maintenance of campus wide systems.

• Coordinates and performs facility and equipment audits, analyzes deferred maintenance, programmed maintenance and equipment status to recommend areas of need.
• Responsible for oversight and programs related to construction, remodeling and repair of campus infrastructure, buildings and grounds. These responsibilities include oversight for projects on campus and collaboration with project managers, inspectors and Facilities Planning, Design & Construction (FPDC).
• Manages building trades projects and works with managers and supervisors for project coordination, project budget management and assuring project schedules are met.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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