Assistant Director of Facilities at San Diego State University

About the role

The Assistant Director of Facilities is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of maintenance employees and contractors in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment for a student apartment community. Duties include but are not limited to general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, pool maintenance, advanced supervision of all major trades, on-call, budget and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Maintenance Technicians and one Custodial/Grounds Worker. This includes hiring, training and evaluating staff.
• Oversees communication efforts to residents regarding maintenance and facility issues and other community topics as needed.
• Develops and implements interior and exterior maintenance programs to ensure quality repairs.
• Manages monthly pest control efforts.
• Responds to all maintenance requests within 24 hours.
• Oversees all work performed by various contractors for renovations/repairs and inspects upon completion to ensure quality workmanship.
• Oversees quarterly inspections of the HVAC units and filter change as required by manufacturer of the system.
• Affords assistance in the creation of the on-call duty schedule and participates in rotation.
• Maintains work order system.
• Affords assistance with budget preparation.
• Affords assistance in project bid review and creation.
• Performs general furniture repair, painting during non-turn periods, general plumbing, some appliance repair and minor electrical repairs.
• Maintains inventory of tools and equipment.
• Organizes and secures all maintenance storage units, shop and maintenance office.
• Orders parts, appliances and furniture to ensure appropriate par levels are maintained.
• Conducts daily general site inspections and specific monthly inspections of the entire property.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Supervision experience of Maintenance Technicians and Custodians 3-4 years’ experience in general maintenance / facilities management.
• Experience working with student housing or facilities management HVAC certification.
• Experience with crisis management and on-call responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to participate in an on-call rotation schedule and respond to emergency calls within 30 minutes of the campus.
• Ability to move and lift to 50lbs and navigate up and down stairs.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.