Facilities Planning & Capital Projects Student Assistant (Solano Campus)

About the role

The Facilities Planning & Capital Projects Student Assistant position supports the Facilities Management Department at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy's Solano Campus. The position offers hands-on experience in planning, analytical, and operational functions, aligning with the academy's mission and the Cal Poly Learn by Doing philosophy.

Job Duties

• Administrative Support: Filing and organizing project documents, maintaining digital records, preparing meeting agendas, and taking meeting notes.

• Project Support: Updating project management software and spreadsheets, gathering data for project reports and presentations, and supporting project coordination activities.

• Campus Planning and Space Support: Conducting research on facilities, space utilization, and campus needs, collecting and analyzing data, and creating maps, charts, and reports.

• Facilities Support: Assisting with building preparation for moves, renovations, events, or occupancy changes, moving and organizing equipment and materials, updating inventory records, and responding to basic facilities-related requests.

• Technical Tasks: Working with AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, or other design software, creating project dashboards and data visualizations, and assisting with sustainability, energy, or facilities assessments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students must be in good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5).

• Availability to work a varied work schedule.

• Able to lift, carry, push 30 pounds regularly/occasionally.

• Able to ascend and descend stairs (three flights of stairs).

• 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.

• Proficient use of basic computer applications.

• Understanding and support of the University Housing Services Mission, Goals, and Values.

• Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Skills

• AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, or other design software.

• Project management software and spreadsheets.

• Data analysis and report creation.

• Space assessment and documentation.

• Building preparation and move management.

• Customer service and communication.

Benefits

• Part-time hourly position.

• $17.00 hourly rate.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Opportunities for growth and development.

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Up to 20 hours per week