Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Facilities Project Supervisor to lead and coordinate multi-trade, MEP focused maintenance and repair projects across campus. This role directs a multi-disciplinary team, plans project execution, and ensures compliance with codes, safety standards, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development: Leads planning and coordination of complex, multi-trade maintenance and repair projects for Facilities Services. Collaborates with trades and consultants to develop scopes, estimates, and strategies that meet campus standards, budget, and schedule goals.
• Project Management: Oversee projects from start to finish, managing logistics, procurement, contractors, and unforeseen conditions to ensure project success.
• Work Coordination: Collaborates with Facilities Services and Project Management to plan and coordinate multi-trade maintenance projects. Assists in resource forecasting, scheduling, and ensuring accurate project estimates and construction timelines.
• Daily Work Assignments: Supervise multi-trade staff, including direct supervision of the Metal Shop staff. Assign and monitor work, and maintain project data in maintenance systems.

Why Join Us?

• Lead high-impact maintenance and repair projects on a vibrant campus
• Work collaboratively with skilled trades, contractors, and consultants
• Apply your leadership, planning, and technical skills in a dynamic environment
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and functional space for students, staff, and faculty

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego

Department Summary

SDSU Facilities Services is a customer service-based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. As part of the BFA division, we aim to offer opportunities for advancement and foster an inclusive environment, so all are valued and empowered to thrive.

For more information regarding the Facilities Services department, click here.

Education and Experience

Knowledge: Work requires thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the building and construction trades; effective supervisory practices and techniques; job design and work sequencing related to construction projects; and applicable state and federal safety, building and construction codes and regulations.

Abilities: Must possess journey-level skill in a building or construction trade. Must be able to operate all applicable building tools and equipment; plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and their assistants; determine and coordinate staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects; perform basic design work; read blueprints; work from plans and specifications; prepare rough sketches; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; ensure accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems; prepare reports; read and write at a level appropriate for the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate. 

Experience: These abilities normally would be acquired through two years of experience working as a journey level crafts worker in one or more building trades including one year in a lead/supervisory capacity. Must have demonstrated achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to those acquired through the completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.

Key Qualifications

• Possesses journey-level skills in one of the building trades and a working knowledge of multiple building and mechanical trades sufficient to plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance and repair activities safely and effectively.
• Experience working in a large, complex, multi-building environment such as a higher education campus, healthcare system, government facility, or similar institutional setting.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or supervising work involving HVAC systems, building automation systems, or controls-related maintenance activities.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and prioritizing maintenance or operational deficiencies in building systems.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to track work, document conditions, and support maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of asbestos, lead, mold, or other regulated materials and associated work practices.
• Eight or more years of verifiable experience performing work in one or more building trades, with preference given to experience in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, or closely related fields; technical school or trades certification may substitute for one year of experience preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field such as construction management, construction science, or engineering technology, or equivalent supervisory experience in facilities maintenance preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 8 ($103,332 per year) for highly qualified candidates.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $89,964 – $131,052 per year (Step 1 – Step 20).
• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU 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. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by February 17, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at srfaulk@sdsu.edu.