Assistant Director, Skilled Trades (Central Plant, Auto)

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community! 

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director, Engineering Services, the Assistant Director, Skilled Trades (Central Plant, Auto) is responsible for building renovation and oversight based upon supervised trades; the day-to-day operations of the HVAC/Mechanical/Refrigeration Shop, the Central Plants, the Automotive Shop and associated building trades’ projects.  The incumbent assists the Director with planning and development to assure efficient and effective processes and procedures to meet the goals and objectives of PPM; assists the Director in development and monitoring of all trades programmed maintenance routines and frequencies; and assists the Director in development and monitoring of major service contracts and outside service providers engaged in programmed maintenance of campus wide systems. 

• Coordinates and performs facility and equipment audits, analyzes deferred maintenance, programmed maintenance and equipment status to recommend areas of need. Responsible for oversight and programs related to construction, remodeling and repair of campus infrastructure, buildings and grounds. 
• Oversees projects on campus and collaboration with project managers, inspectors and Facilities Planning, Design & Construction (FPDC); manages associated building trades projects and works with managers and supervisors for project coordination.  Responsible for project budget management and assuring project schedules are met.  Plans and coordinates project activities and acts as a liaison to customers, vendors and contractors.
• The scope of responsibilities includes analysis and review of assigned areas, customer relations, budget monitoring, research and gathering information, making recommendations for improved operations and managing personnel.  Manages procedural aspects for compliance with University policies related to assigned areas.

• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• 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 is 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.
• Trade apprenticeship, facilities ICC or other certifications, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or California Commercial Building Inspection combined with Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) certifications and/or related Municipal certifications.  A contractor’s license in electrical, carpentry, plumbing or general engineering may also be considered.