Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary
Collective Bargaining Unit: Teamsters - Unit 6
Job Classification: Facilities Worker II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,037 per month
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, unless notified otherwise
THE DEPARTMENT
Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) serves as the lead organization for planning, developing, and maintaining the campus ‘natural and built environments in support of the university’s mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPP’s history, aesthetics, physical assets, and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, infrastructure, landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries, FPM strives to provide facilities that meet scope, budget, operational needs and functional requirements. FPM is comprised of approximately 200 facilities professionals (FTE) that also provides maintenance services including custodial services, landscaping, recycling, building and mechanical trades, energy and utility management, fleet and auto services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for a variety of miscellaneous maintenance and repair work at the skilled and semi-skilled level:
- Set up and finish jobs and perform manual labor preparation
- Hand excavate for utilities, trench and form for concrete work, and make minor asphalt repairs.
- Assist in facilities renovations and new construction; participate in construction site/remodel tear down and set up.
- Move furniture, equipment and heavy objects. Install earthquake safety preparation anchor fixtures.
- Install bulletin boards, black and white boards, name plates, and other items. Assemble and make minor repairs to furniture.
- Assist in tearing down and relocation of furniture, appliances and equipment.
- Make simple interior and exterior repairs.
- Lay carpet and floor tile, make standard carpet repairs; perform related facilities and systems support functions.
- Install and repair fencing.
- Install ceiling tiles, add drywall, repair drywall and hang doors.
- Respond to service calls.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Assist in preventative maintenance and routine minor maintenance for electrical apparatus, pulling wires, changing fixtures.
- May be assigned work with other crafts workers/co-workers in various shops.
- Assist with plumbing, HVAC, electrical and other repairs, maintenance and projects; for example:
- Assist with changing HVAC filters, replacing and re-lamping lighting fixtures and ballasts, and painting buildings.
- Weld, drive and operate tractors, bobcats, forklifts, and other related equipment pertaining to the position.
- Move loaded materials, barrels, bags, boxes, and other containers.
- Load and unload material into and out of the truck, utilization of lift gate.
- Report work orders as needed to Customer Service.
- Make reports of safety concerns and equipment repair needs.
- Maintain and wear appropriate personal protective equipment as needed. Maintain vehicles and moving equipment.
- Operate forklift, demonstrating strict knowledge of and adherence to established safety guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain records of work completed and problems encountered on work orders.
- Prepare simple reports, have good communication skills; must be able to drive state vehicles.
- Perform event set-up and removal for Commencement and other special events.
- May assist in grounds/maintenance operations.
- Assist in recycling projects and clean-ups, and other related duties as required and instructed.
- Assist in flood control by setting up barricades, providing sandbags, and other related duties as required and instructed.
- Clean pools, fountains and storm drains.
- Place signs, street signs and banners.
- Perform vehicle inspections.
- Clean up liquid spills.
- Clean equipment rooms.
- Remove hazardous materials.
- May be required to wear a respirator.
QUALIFICATIONS
- In addition to the experience required of the Facilities Worker I, the abilities of the Facilities Worker II normally would be acquired through any combination of experience and training equivalent to three (3) years of hands-on experience in general facilities and systems maintenance and repair, or comparable experience as a trades assistant or laborer with demonstrated proficiency in the required duties.
- In addition to knowledge required of the Facilities Worker I, the Facilities Worker II must possess a more comprehensive knowledge of specific methods, practices and tools related to facilities and systems maintenance and repair in areas such as:
- Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and mechanical systems
- Semi-skilled and basic skilled knowledge across multiple trades
- General knowledge of applicable trade safety practices
- Working knowledge of building codes
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory and mechanical principles.
- In addition to the abilities required of the Facilities Worker I, the Facilities Worker II must demonstrate semi-skilled and basic trade proficiency in multiple trade and maintenance tasks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Operate bobcat, backhoe, forklift, and scissor lifts
- Experience in welding, MIG, TIG, Arch and gas and soldering.
- Carpenter skills, painting skills, plumbing repair skills, ability to change HVAC filters, and ability to replace and re-lamp lighting fixates and ballasts.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success.
We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community.
More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website.
Out of State Work
The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.
Background Check
Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy.
CSU Classification Salary Range
This position is part of the Teamsters bargaining unit 6. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website.The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $4,547 and maximum $6,859 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website.
Security & Fire Safety
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Other Notices
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