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Departmental Overview
The ASUC Student Union is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and is the administrative & advising support arm of the ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California) Student Government. This complex serves all students, faculty and staff, and visitors seeking to create and experience an inclusive campus community, thereby enhancing the student experience at UC Berkeley. To this end, we provide quality services and programs that foster experiential learning opportunities and ensure a sustainable organization. With direction from the ASUC Student Union Board, we derive income from student fees, retail operations, vending, food service, and a variety of self-operated units such as the Art Studio and Events Services.
The Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO) manages and operates multiple facilities including the MLK Jr. Student Union, Eshleman Hall, Anthony Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall. As a University amenity to the student experience, MLK Jr. Student Union and Eshleman Hall are required to provide building operations day and evenings. Our professional and student staff value providing high-quality customer service while fostering a safe, secure and operable environment for the campus community and visitors.
Position Summary
The Facilities Coordinator facilitates building-related services and safety matters for occupants, visitors, and event venues within the ASUC Student Union. This position manages, organizes, and oversees multiple operational activities, including space planning, general maintenance, and call center triage for repair services. The Facilities Coordinator also provides student staff support and coordinates the development of procedures, policies, and communications related to infrastructure and safety. Additionally, this role offers expertise in safety and security while providing a high level of customer service.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is July 1, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
Building Operations

• Support the Student Union building operations.
• May act as Building Coordinator for organization emergency/disaster preparedness for the Student Union, incident response, and de-escalation.
• May be asked to work day or swing shift working hours.

Customer Service

• Provide excellent customer service to event clients and building occupants.
• Ensures smooth-running effective events and proper use of the building amenities, including leading the successful resolution of potential and real problems promptly using tact, sensitivity, discretion, and political acumen.

Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinates, monitors, and tracks all maintenance, custodial, and other service requests by campus Facilities Services and other outside vendors or organizations for assigned facilities and event spaces.

Safety and Inspection

• Conducts regular periodic rounds to inspect areas for security, fire, and accident hazards and takes appropriate action as required, including reporting infractions of fire and building codes, building rules, and other building irregularities to management.

Safety Compliance and Representation

• May act as department representative for department / organization special projects related to department facilities and representative of organization safety committee, organization building emergency committee, and organization ergonomic program.
• Responsible for departmental compliance with OSHA / EH&S regulations regarding state and organization policies and procedures.
• Works to implement safety and emergency preparedness policies and procedures with staff, including maintaining first aid supplies, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment.

Support in Student Union staff supervision

• Direct student work and assign duties daily when necessary for the Facilities student teams.
• Serve as next level support for escalated issues from student staff.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of practices and procedures relating to facility maintenance and operational support.
• Active listening, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively resolve questions, concerns, issues, or problems and ensure cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and/or de-escalation experience.
• Working knowledge & experience leading student staff.
• Skills to work independently and as part of a team.
• Written communication skills to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, and training documents.
• Skills to work under pressure of deadlines in a stressful environment.
• Working organizational skills to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines, establish goals and workload priorities, and meet project deadlines within budget and time constraints.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.91 (Step 4) - $39.96 (Step 8).

• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Driving Required
Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Other Information

• This position is eligible for up to 1 day/week remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html

Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Misconduct
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.