Directing the operations and activities involved in the inspection, cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair of college district buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment is the core of this role. This position coordinates communications, personnel, projects, and resources to meet college district needs and ensure smooth departmental activities, while also supervising and evaluating assigned personnel.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, control, and direct operations and activities involved in the inspection, cleaning, construction, maintenance, and repair of College District buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment
Establish and maintain departmental and project timelines and priorities
Assure related activities comply with established laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures
Coordinate and direct communications, personnel, projects, and resources to meet College District needs and assure smooth and efficient departmental activities
Confer with staff and administrators regarding custodial, maintenance, construction, and repair projects, activities, progress, and related needs and issues
Assure proper and timely resolution of Department issues and conflicts
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
Interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions
Coordinate subordinate work assignments and schedules, and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements, and procedures
Assure employee understanding of established requirements
Plan, schedule, develop, and implement cleaning, installation, maintenance, and repair projects
Monitor, assess, and modify activities in response to project progress
Inspect projects completed by personnel and contractors for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards, requirements, and specifications
Estimate and assure adequate personnel, materials, and equipment needed for cleaning, maintenance, and repair projects and activities
Compile and prepare cost estimates
Initiate recruitment activities as needed
Monitor and assure adequate inventory levels of equipment and supplies
Research and coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies as needed
Assist with bidding functions
Participate in the planning, development, scheduling, design, and implementation of construction and renovation projects
Coordinate projects with administrators, architects, and contractors and participate in the preparation of related cost estimates
Provide consultation to administrators, personnel, outside agencies, and the public concerning cleaning, maintenance, construction, and repair activities
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Respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts, and provide detailed and technical information regarding related projects, services, timelines, standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures
Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for maintenance, repair, and assigned construction functions
Analyze and review budgetary and financial data
Control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations
Provide technical information and assistance to the Vice President of Business Services regarding cleaning, maintenance, repair, and construction activities, needs, and issues
Assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs
Coordinate activities to assure facilities are cleaned and maintained in a safe and orderly condition
Inspect buildings, grounds, and facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs
Direct preventative maintenance functions
Coordinate response to emergency custodial and maintenance needs
Direct the preparation and maintenance of various records and reports related to projects, work orders, plans, specifications, inspections, expenditures, inventory, plans, facility use, hazardous waste, personnel, waste management, budgets, and assigned activities
Assure mandated reports are distributed to appropriate governmental agency according to established timelines
Communicate with personnel, administrators, contractors, outside organizations, and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns
Receive and prepare a variety of correspondence concerning departmental operations
Coordinate, organize, and lay out maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks
Interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and specifications
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training sessions related to worker safety
Coordinate related accident prevention and loss control functions with consultants, personnel, and others
Direct hazardous waste removal functions for the College District
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
Drive a vehicle to conduct work
Attend, conduct, and participate in a variety of meetings as assigned
Prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning maintenance, repair, and construction activities as required
Attend and participate in various in-services and seminars
Coordinate facility use functions to meet the needs of the College District and the community
Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of building and facilities including two years in a supervisory capacity
Sensitivity to and understanding the diverse racial, ethnic, ability status, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students
Nice to have:
Experience working with student parents and/or foster youth students
Familiarity with California public school construction and maintenance
Familiarity with California Department of State Architect (DSA) regulations and processes
Benefits
Cafeteria style plan in which employees are given a district allowance and may choose from a number of medical and dental plans
Life and income protection insurances
Vacation days (based on assigned hours) earned and accumulated on a monthly basis
Sick leave earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and accumulated from year to year
17 holidays per year
Credit Union: The Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services
Retirement: Employees who work 20 or more hours per week are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Social Security, and Medicare
Coastal Housing Partnership: home buying educational seminars, mortgage refinance benefits, and rental assistance programs available to full-time staff and faculty
Employee Assistance Program: provides confidential counseling and referral services for job-related or personal problems to employees, dependents, and household members
Degree differential for employees who have degrees above required minimum qualifications (upon receipt of official transcripts)
Bilingual differential (English/Spanish)
Important Details
Schedule: 17 holidays per year
Application Process
Complete the online District Application form
Answer a required supplemental question on diversity within the online application
List five references within the online application; these references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position and should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance
Submit all required documents with your electronic application by the application deadline
About the Company
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is a community institution anchored in opportunity, access, and education. It strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform the world. The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student. As of Fall 2024, SBCC provides instruction, administrative, and support services by 211 full-time faculty, 433 adjunct faculty, and 309 full-time staff and management. It enrolls approximately 13,611 students, with a majority from racially diverse populations. SBCC's Wellness Hub was the first standalone health and wellness center among California's 116 community colleges. In 2009, SBCC gained the status of Hispanic Serving Institution.
