Facilities Assistant 2026-Summer Bridge Student Assistant/ Student Assistant AY (Solano Campus)

Job Summary

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 position is a part-time position. Facilities Assistants are expected to be flexible, work successfully with change, and reflect a high-quality customer-service attitude.

About Cal Poly Maritime Academy

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a campus of the California State University and is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students. Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.

Job Duties

Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities, in collaboration with the Director of Residence Life, the incumbent has responsibility to:

• 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 event.
• Assist professional facilities staff in cleaning and stocking bathrooms.
• Assist professional facilities staff in cleaning carpets (i.e. vacuuming).
• Assist professional facilities staff in the collection of 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 general relevant information that should be shared among the Facilities Management Department and Residence Life Department.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• This position works in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. This includes complying with applicable policies and regulations; using personal safety gear; observing warning signs; learning about potential hazards; and reporting unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 30 pounds regularly/occasionally.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs (three (3) 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 nominal 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.
• Must be available days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Pay Rate

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Schedule

Part-time. Up to 40 hours per week during Summer Term and up to 20 hours per week during the Academic Year.