About BBS

Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff.  BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses.

Departments within BBS:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Energy and Utilities
• Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
• Planning and Sustainability
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
• Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops)
• Grounds and Landscaping Services
• Custodial Services
• Design and Construction Services

BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to “Build a Better Campus Everyday.”

Job Summary 

Under the general supervision of the Facility Project Services Manager, the Facility Project Services Supervisor is responsible for supervising one or more small groups or crews comprised of semi-skilled and skilled journey-level crafts workers from more than one trade.

Supervise work on new construction and remodels that includes collaborating with engineering and design departments; interpreting complicated plans and drawings; coordinating work schedules and work assignments to meet the overall construction/modification objectives; sequencing of work; ensuring the availability of required materials and equipment; analyzing operations; coordinating with other leads and supervisors in scheduling specific trade workers and sequencing of work on projects; preparing cost and time estimates; ensuring accuracy and currency of computerized record-keeping and/or maintenance management systems; and providing a high level of inspection to ensure appropriate building and safety codes are met. May also design minor tenant improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize and coordinate the work of one or more groups or crews or projects. Supervise work on new construction and remodels. May design minor tenant improvements. Perform take offs for material and labor and assist with estimates.  Provide project update reports.
• Perform skilled carpentry work to support new construction, repairs and renovations.
• Coordinate and assist in applicable inspections and testing throughout the course of a construction project.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform skilled work at a journey man level with a thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in new construction, repairs and renovations. Able to use and manipulate machinery and hand tools associated with maintenance and construction to meet the customer’s expectations in an excellent manner.  Working knowledge of safety orders of the Industrial Accident Commission dealing with carpentry, heating, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems. Ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the job; good oral and written communication skills. 

Ability to estimate time and materials needed.  Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and or computerized record keeping software.  Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants. Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to lead instruct and coordinate the work of small group or crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers. Able to climb ladders and work in high/confined spaces. Ability to recognizing the need and utilize the use of proper safety guidelines including review of MSDS, following of all instruction noted in the installation manuals and wearing the required PPE for specific tasks.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to two years of journey-level experience required (four years preferred) working as a crafts worker in one or more building trades including one year in a lead/supervisory capacity. Demonstrated achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to those acquired through the completion of an applicable apprenticeship program required.
•  Experience in lead work/supervisory coordination and execution of new construction, repairs and renovations and assisting in providing quality control of contracted services in a university setting preferred.
•  Proficient in the use of BlueBeam software for reviewing, marking up, and collaborating on construction and project documents or the ability to learn within the first year is preferred.

Physical Summary

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing

Licenses

 Valid California driver’s license required.

Department

Beach Building Services

Classification

Facilities Project Supervisor

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $7,497 - $10,921 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

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 StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

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.