Campus Trades Services Manager

The California State University; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University is seeking an experienced leader to oversee campus Trades Shops (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance, Paint, and Lock) in Pomona. You will plan daily operations, schedule work orders, and supervise shop supervisors to ensure safe, reliable facility services.

You will direct maintenance programs, coordinate major projects, manage budgets, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure performance and lifecycle costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent education and experience.
• Driver license valid in-state.
• Five years of facilities operations and maintenance in a complex environment.
• 3–5 years of direct supervisory or management experience overseeing multiple skilled trades.
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience coordinating multi-trade maintenance and deferred maintenance projects.
• Experience coordinating major maintenance projects, system shutdowns, and capital improvements.
• Experience managing operational budgets, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Experience collaborating with contractors, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of building codes, OSHA safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing scopes of work, technical specs, RFPs, and evaluating contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight for campus Trades Shops.
• Directs operation, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of campus infrastructure.
• Develops comprehensive preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance programs.
• Oversees CMMS maintenance schedules, asset records, and documentation.
• Plans major maintenance shutdowns and coordinate during outages to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborates with planning, design, and construction and campus stakeholders to support projects.
• Manages budgets, procurement, and personnel within the Trades Shops.
• Ensures compliance with codes, safety standards, and university policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities operations

CMMS

Building codes

OSHA compliance

Budgeting

Project coordination

Contractor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMMS (TMA/CMMS)

Job description

The California State University is seeking an experienced leader to oversee campus Trades Shops (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance, Paint, and Lock) in Pomona. You will plan daily operations, schedule work orders, and supervise shop supervisors to ensure safe, reliable facility services.

You will direct maintenance programs, coordinate major projects, manage budgets, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure performance and lifecycle costs.