California State University, Northridge · 3 days ago
Assistant Director, Engineering Services
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Responsibilities
Assist the Director in developing and monitoring all trades programmed maintenance routines and frequencies; and assist in the development and monitoring of major service contracts and outside service providers engaged in programmed maintenance of campus-wide systems.
Coordinate and perform facility and equipment audits, analyze deferred maintenance, programmed maintenance, and equipment status to recommend areas of need.
Demonstrate a commitment to student success aligned with the university’s vision, values, and priorities. Establish an ethical and collegial work environment, promote a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team. Encourage a solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the university's mission. Participate in developing initiatives that support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mindset. Strengthen employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
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.
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.
Preferred
A background in plant engineering or facilities management in higher education is desirable.
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits
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California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge is a public, comprehensive university committed to educational and professional goals of students.
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Funding
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$3MKey Investors
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2022-07-26Grant· Undisclosed
2019-10-22Grant· $3M
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