Facilities Assistant 2026 Student Assistant AY (Solano Campus)

This position is open only to current Cal Poly Maritime Academy–Solano Campus students.

About the Role

The Facilities Assistant position is responsible for assisting the Facilities Management Department, in partnership with Residence Life and University Housing, with the day-to-day operations of the program including preparation and delivery of conference accommodation services. The Facilities Assistant is a part-time position expected to reflect a high-quality customer-service attitude and work flexibly with change.

About Cal Poly Maritime Academy

Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains, and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment in the hall surroundings and the general environment.
• Set-up and move equipment and furniture, such as micro fridges, bed configuration, mattress removal or replacement, and furnishing in public areas.
• Set-up and breakdown meeting/event spaces, unlock doors, setup tables/chairs/table cloths, audio/visual, pull trash, and close out events.
• Assist professional facilities staff in cleaning and stocking bathrooms, cleaning carpets (e.g., vacuuming), and collecting trash.
• Prepare room cleaning and linen reports, table and chair inventory, damage lists, and other reports as needed.
• Maintain an accurate log of tasks accomplished, areas needing attention, concerns of residents, and other relevant information to share among the Facilities Management Department and Residence Life Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner, complying with applicable policies and regulations, using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting unsafe conditions.

All appointments are contingent upon performance, departmental need, available funding, and positive disciplinary standing. Every Facilities Assistant is subject to a background check.

Requirements

• Must be in good conduct standing with the University when appointed and for the duration of the employment period.
• Undergraduates must be in good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and for each semester while employed).
• Must have availability to work a varied work schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 30 pounds regularly/occasionally.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs (three flights of stairs).
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with college students, parents, guardians, and guests.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management, communication, administrative, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient use of basic computer applications.
• Must understand and support the University Housing Services Mission, Goals, and Values.

Pay

Hourly rate: $17.00

Schedule

Part-time, up to 20 hours per week during the Academic Year.