Director of Facilities Management
Classificaiton: Administrator II
Department: Facilities Management and Administration
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $12,800 - $15,600 per month
Appointment Type: At-Will
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal
State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more
than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State
University system, the University serves as both an intellectual
and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce
and economic development.
We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact
educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we
invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators
through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing
professional development.
As a member of the Titan Community, you'll have access to a wide
range of campus resources and experiences-including the Grand
Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical
Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center,
Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our
Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in
demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future
of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students,
faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive
excellence, free speech, and an environment free from
discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from
various career disciplines that share the University's mission and
core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan
Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) is committed to
planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and
high-quality learning and working environment for the campus
community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university
resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the
University's facilities including land use planning, capital
improvement, project development, construction, as well as
facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services,
landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and
electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional
individual to join our Facilities Management and Administration
team as the Director of Facilities Management (Administrator II).
The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude,
an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is
characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to
inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
The Director of Facilities Management reports directly to the
Associate Vice President for Capital Programs and Facilities
Management (CPFM), or their designee, and is a key member of the
CPFM senior leadership team. The Director provides direction,
management, and effective leadership to approximately 180 employees
in various building trades, mechanical trades, custodial
operations, landscape services/grounds, and is responsible for
maintaining the campus facilities and grounds and the operation and
maintenance of campus utility systems, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems for the campus, which is approximately 2.5
million square feet of building space and 256 acres of grounds.
Responsible for the reporting and planning of general maintenance
of facilities and grounds, preventative maintenance, deferred
maintenance, and improving work processes and performance
standards.
The Director of Facilities Management is a partner with the other
CPFM directors and collaborates with various departments to serve
and support the campus. In this capacity, the Director provides a
high-level of leadership, advises and makes recommendations to the
Associate Vice President for CPFM relative to Facilities Management
functions. Provides regular feedback to customers and develops
positive relationships. This position also works on special
projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President for CPFM that
vary in scope and may have either divisional or campus-wide impact.
As a member of the CPFM senior leadership team, the Director of
Facilities Management works in a team to develop and implement CPFM
strategic goals and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or
university in Construction, Public Administration or field related
to the responsibilities of the position, and minimum of 10 years of
experience in Facilities Management. Possession of excellent
written and verbal communication skills. Successful experience
managing a full- service maintenance operation. Successful
experience delivering presentations to varying groups. Successful
experience communicating with a wide variety of individuals at
various levels in an organization. Possession of excellent customer
service and interpersonal skills to create positive working
relationships. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of
people to achieve organizational objectives. Ability to perform
well under pressure of deadlines, conflicts, and competing
priorities. Ability to use a progressive management style,
including knowledge of employee relations and employee development
concepts. Proficiency in using computer programs common to the
position, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the ability to learn and
understand new software programs sufficiently to perform
duties.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will
make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if
the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it
is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to complete the background check
satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU
employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five years of experience in an upper-level position in Plant
Operations, preferably in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated management and technical abilities to administer the
wide range of services associated with Physical Plant. Thorough
knowledge of modern plant management techniques, including
computerized maintenance management and business systems. Ability
to administer a complex budget and manage personnel.
Special Working Conditions:
Notice of
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact
Information for Title IX Coordinator
Will be assigned a master key.
Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an
environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty
thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student
and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits
discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity,
national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of
employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of
California.
The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making
or participating in the making of decisions that may have a
material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be
required to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700:
Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from date
of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored
ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and
at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years
following the appointment.
The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated
reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive
Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)
position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are
responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported
to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the
strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are
not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an
Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching
Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant
position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the
inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee
from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to
successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of
the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission
on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard
Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to
complete all sections of the online application form will be
disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring
any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty
positions.
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/554540/director-of-facilities-management
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