Assistant Director, Skilled Trades (Electrical Shop and Carpenter Shop)

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

The Assistant Director oversees daily operations of the Electrical and Carpentry Shops, managing construction, remodeling, and repair projects campus-wide. Responsibilities include coordinating workforce activities, liaising with contractors, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedural standards.

• Performs administrative oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the Electrical Shop and the Carpentry Shop.
• Administers supervision and oversight of a work force of approximately 25 bargaining unit staff and may include student assistants.
• Coordinates and directs the work of others from various shops on construction/repair projects.
• Assures project timeline schedules and completion dates.
• Meets routinely with Facilities Planning, Design & Construction, contractors and others to ensure projects meet schedule, budget and campus standards.

• 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 a job-related field.
• Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction, facilities management, and supervision, preferably in a bargaining unit (union) environment.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A background in plant engineering or facilities management in higher education is desirable.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate skilled trades personnel effectively.
• Expertise in construction project management and adherence to timelines.
• Strong budgeting skills and ability to manage project finances.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service capabilities.
• Competence in interpreting building plans and specifications accurately.
• Ability to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $110,000 - $122,100 per year, dependent upon qualifications and expe