Job no: 551220
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time
Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

San Diego State University’s Facilities Services is looking for a Laborer-Parking Maintenance to perform a full range of general manual labor and support the SDSU community with preventive maintenance. If you’re passionate about maintaining a safe and clean working environment and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, we want you on our team!

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure and human resources at San Diego State University.
SDSU Facilities Services (FS) is a customer-service based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs approximately 250 employees and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.
For more information regarding the Facilities Services department, click here.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Prior experience not required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of simple hand tools and their use.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; perform regular strenuous manual labor; and safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
• Prior experience at a similar higher education environment, or a large multi-building facility environment preferred.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

• Perform general manual labor, including moving heavy objects, removing debris, cleaning gutters, and assisting trades and grounds workers.
• Ensure properly functioning equipment and a safe, clean working environment.
• Maintain accurate accounting of time and materials.
• Meet university needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow up on projects to ensure completion to the satisfaction of the Facilities Services Director.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with the department and campus community.
• Communicate effectively to resolve problems and proactively address conflicts.
• Implement and promote safety procedures and conduct hazard assessments.