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Job no: 556632
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Stanislaus - Stockton
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Full‑time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after July 6, 2026 in Capital Planning & Facilities Management. This position is responsible for management of facilities‑related operations for Stanislaus State’s Turlock and Stockton campuses, including building maintenance, custodial, landscape, and mechanical systems. The incumbent administers a preventative maintenance program and may be assigned to manage renovation and construction projects.

• Provide direct supervision to maintenance staff across Stockton and Turlock campuses; assign, prioritize, and evaluate work.
• Manage personnel functions including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, goal setting, professional development, and progressive discipline in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and ensure compliance.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster effective relationships with staff, union representatives, campus stakeholders, contractors, and external agencies.
• Manage the Stockton maintenance operations budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with operational needs.
• Prepare, review, and approve requests for materials, equipment, and services, including campus P‑Card purchases.
• Administer service, supply, and maintenance contracts; oversee third‑party vendors and ensure quality and compliance of work.
• Provide a high level of customer service to campus constituents, ensuring timely response to service requests and operational needs.
• Plan, manage, and oversee maintenance, renovation, and new equipment installation projects; develop project scopes, estimate materials and labor, and manage budgets and timelines.
• Review design documents and provide recommendations to consultants to ensure alignment with campus standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect and monitor contractor work for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Participate in long‑range and strategic planning for campus building systems, infrastructure, and capital improvements.
• Ensure projects comply with public works requirements, contract specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Prioritize competing demands and ensure projects and operational deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement campus standards for maintenance, repair, and infrastructure systems.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, and repair of all campus building systems, including HVAC&R, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, central heating and cooling plants, fire/life safety systems, and energy management systems.
• Administer and ensure execution of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all campus facilities and infrastructure.
• Make building system operation decisions to ensure efficient, reliable, and code‑compliant performance.
• Monitor and optimize performance of computer‑driven energy management systems in coordination with the Energy Manager.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations, including Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, National Electrical Code, Title 24, Title 8 Safety Orders, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Stockton‑related facilities operations matters.
• Proactively identify maintenance needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience, including two (2) years in a management or supervisory role overseeing a skilled and/or semi‑skilled workforce.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (additional progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis).

• Possession of APPA EFP or CEFP certification, or other certification/licensure related to facilities maintenance.
• ICC/ICBO certification (General Building preferred) or OSHPD/DSA Class 1 certification.
• Three or more years of experience in a management or supervisory role overseeing a skilled and/or semi‑skilled workforce.
• Ten (10) more years of experience in a maintenance and regulatory work environment.
• Familiarity with thermal energy storage systems.
• Prior experience with California State University (CSU) policies and procedures for construction and renovation.
• Prior experience within the CSU system, higher education, or public sector setting.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
• Experience using computer programs such as work order systems, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation systems (e.g., ALC), project management systems, and fire/life safety systems (e.g., Notifier).
• Experience and education that includes coursework in facilities management, construction technology, building repair and maintenance, business administration, or a related field.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the assigned functional area.
• Knowledge of building operations and mechanical systems, including HVAC.
• Knowledge of repair procedures for plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, central heating and cooling plants, and electrical systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective personnel management practices and supervisory skills.
• Ability to interpret, understand and enforce collective bargaining contracts.
• Ability to work independently with little management oversight.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Establish and maintain effective relations with campus community, contractors, utilities, and other agencies.
• Ability to develop effective and collaborative working relationships with subordinate staff, union representatives, fellow managers, and supervisors.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of public works project and contract requirements.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, National Electrical Code, Title 24, California Building and Safety Codes, State and Federal Codes, local ordinances, and other applicable codes.
• Knowledge of Title 8 Safety Orders.
• Strong knowledge of computer‑driven energy management systems.
• Ability to use computers and software programs for correspondence, spreadsheets, word processing, and work tracking.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Valid California driver’s license is required.

• Position will be required to travel.
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Anticipated starting salary will be $7,580 - $10,106 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist.

Benefits include vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

Open until filled; screening to begin on or after June 15, 2026. Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.