Director of Facilities Services, Operations and Utilities

Director of Facilities Services, Operations and Utilities

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Work type: Management (MPP)

Location: Monterey Bay

Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $11,607 - $13,125* month

*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. CSUMB Salary Schedule

Priority Screening Date: June 21, 2026

Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

Purpose

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Facilities Management, the Director provides leadership and management of the Facilities Maintenance, Operations & Utilities Team, and plays a critical role in ensuring that the campus environment is clean, safe and well‑maintained.

Leadership and People Management

• Supervises and mentors maintenance, operations, and utilities team staff, establishing expectations, goals and objectives for the unit.
• Evaluates employee performance, develops staff and prioritizes work assignments and financial resource allocation.
• Cooperates with other Directors and Associate Directors within Facilities Management and across campus to maximize departmental capabilities and productivity.
• Interfaces with customers regarding pending work requests, clarifies scope and schedule, and informs campus leadership of ongoing projects and scheduled work.
• Works with the AVP to develop and implement policies and procedures, and serves as campus administrator and liaison to the Chancellor’s Office on coordination of programs/projects with the CSU system Office of Capital Planning, Design, and Construction.
• Manages recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of assigned personnel, including supervising associate directors of skilled trades.

Facilities Maintenance & Operations

• Develops, implements, and maintains a building management program for university buildings and facilities.
• Ensures services are delivered efficiently and emphasizes user experience and technology‑future‑focused operations.
• Establishes quality assurance programs using benchmarks and performance metrics.
• Coordinates facilities activities with other University divisions and maintains compliance with OSHA, building code, fire codes and applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Monitors and manages the CMMS system, and coordinates preventive maintenance, deferred maintenance and minor capital outlay projects.
• Supports Campus Planning & Development on capital projects and infrastructure improvements.

Utilities

• Oversees utilities operations, maintenance and capital renewal, working with utility providers such as PG&E and Marina Coast Water District.
• Supports capital projects and infrastructure improvements related to utilities with the Campus Planning & Development team.

Budget

• Manages financial resources allocated to facilities maintenance, operations and utilities, monitoring recurring operating and annual capital budget allocations.
• Assists the AVP with multi‑year operating budget planning and strategic planning processes to achieve short‑ and long‑term goals.

Contractual Services

• Serves as contract administrator, overseeing contracted services including custodial, landscaping, waste management, JCI fire/life safety inspections and elevator services.
• Reviews and approves proposals for work not covered under existing contracts and ensures contractors meet university standards.
• Manages contract administration, including RFPs, renewals and annual accruals.
• Implements the Memorandum of Understanding for Facilities Management Services with UCorp.

Safety

• Coordinates and facilitates safety training and ensures employees perform duties safely.
• Works with Safety, Risk and Sustainability department to maintain a safe working environment and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Tracks and maintains accident records and implements accident prevention recommendations.

Other Functions

• Participates in university task forces and special projects as required.
• Performs other job‑related duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a four‑year college or university in a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience managing facilities maintenance and operations, including extensive experience supervising skilled trades and developing policies and procedures.

• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, complex budgets, and financial resources.

• Experience in a collective bargaining environment.

Additional experience may be substituted for required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience negotiating and overseeing service contracts.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent project management skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, local ordinances and state laws relevant to physical plant management.
• Proficiency with technology tools used in facilities services and operations.

Benefits

• Vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance; long‑term disability and life insurance.

• Educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• 14 paid holidays per year.

• Access to affordable housing near main campus (subject to availability and eligibility).

Physical Environment

Office environment with standard equipment; requires work at computer and desk for extended periods.

Requires travel between campus offices and off‑campus locations, as well as walking, climbing, crouching and standing outdoors, possibly in inclement weather.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose will receive reasonable accommodations. Contact Human Resources at or email for assistance.

Legal Disclosures

Applicants will be required to disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision related to sexual harassment within the past 7 years, and may be asked to sign a release form authorizing the release of information to the CSU regarding substantiated allegations of misconduct.