Facilities Assistant 2026 Student Assistant AY (Solano Campus)

California State University Maritime Academy; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

California State University Maritime Academy is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the Facilities Management Department. This includes preparing conference accommodation services and maintaining a welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate will have a good academic standing, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to lift and manage equipment. Flexible hours required including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be in good conduct standing with the University during employment.
• Availability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in diverse environments with students and guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facilities Management Department with day-to-day operations.
• Create and maintain a welcoming environment in hall surroundings.
• Set up and move furniture and equipment for events.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Good time management

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Self-motivated

Proficient in basic computer applications

Education

Good academic standing (minimum GPA 2.5)

Job description

Working Title

Facilities Assistant 2026-Summer Bridge Student Assistant/ Student Assistant AY (Solano Campus)

Classification Title

Summer Bridge Student Assistant/ Student Assistant (AY)

Department Name

Facilities Management Department

Time Base

Part-time

Hours to be Worked

Up to 40 hours per week during Summer Term and up to 20 hours per week during the Academic Year

Supervisor

Michael Murray

Pay Plan

Hourly

Bargaining Unit

CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants

Employment Type

Temporary

Pay Rate

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Job Summary

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is committed to an equitable and inclusive campus culture. Successful applicants for this position are expected to be developing and practicing cultural competence in their work. The Facilities Assistant position is responsible for assisting the Facilities Management Department, in partnership with Residence Life and University Housing, with the day-to-day operations of the program including preparation and delivery of conference accommodation services. The Facilities Assistant position is a part-time position. The duties consist of, but are not limited to: moving and storing equipment, inventorying room furnishings; surveying and reporting the condition of space on campus; assisting with building preparation; and performing routine service calls as needed. Facilities Assistants are expected to be flexible, work successfully with change, and reflect a high-quality customer-service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment in the hall surroundings and the general environment.
• Set up and move equipment and furniture, such as micro fridges, bed configuration, mattress removal or replacement, and furnishings in public areas.
• Set up and break down meeting/event spaces, unlock doors, set up tables, chairs, table cloths, audio/visual, pull trash and close out event.
• Assist professional facilities staff in cleaning and stocking bathrooms.
• Assist professional facilities staff in cleaning carpets (i.e., vacuuming).
• Assist professional facilities staff in the collection of trash; prepare room cleaning and linen reports, table and chair inventory, damage lists, and other reports as needed.
• Maintain an accurate log of tasks accomplished, areas needing attention, concerns of residents, and other general relevant information that should be shared among the Facilities Management Department and Residence Life Department.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• All appointments are contingent upon performance, departmental need, available funding, and positive disciplinary standing. This position works in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk.
• This includes complying with applicable policies and regulations; using personal safety gear; observing warning signs; learning about potential hazards; and reporting unsafe conditions. Every Facilities Assistant is also subject to a background check.

Required Qualifications

• Must be in good conduct standing with the University when appointed and for the duration of the employment period. Undergraduates must be in good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and for each semester while employed).
• Must have availability to work a varied work schedule.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 30 pounds regularly/occasionally.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs (three flights of stairs).
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with college students, parents, guardians, and guests.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with nominal supervision.
• Excellent time management, communication, administrative, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient use of basic computer applications.
• Must understand and support the University Housing Services Mission, Goals, and Values.
• Must be available days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy 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. Cal Poly Maritime Academy 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. Cal Poly Maritime Academy 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 Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check 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.

Mandated Reporter

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.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.