Trades Services Manager

Trades Services Manager

Job No: 558902

Work Type: Management (MPP), Staff

Location: Pomona

Categories: MPP, At-Will, Custodial/Facilities, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, At Will

Job Classification: Administrator I

Anticipated Hiring Range: Up to $114,996 annually (Commensurate with skills and qualifications)

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am
-5:00 pm

THE DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning and Management (FP&A) serves as the lead organization for planning, developing, and maintaining the campus's natural and built environments in support of the university's mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPP's history, aesthetics, physical assets, and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, infrastructure, landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries, FPM strives to provide facilities that meet scope, budget, operational needs and functional requirements.

FPM is comprised of approximately 200 facilities professionals (FTE) that also provides maintenance services including custodial services, landscaping, recycling, building and mechanical trades, energy and utility management, fleet and auto services. The workforce is culturally diverse and multilingual. Its composition includes full time staff throughout FPM who are also earning their degrees and many who have graduated from Cal Poly Pomona.

The staff includes licensed architects and engineers, accountants, planners, project managers, administrative staff, carpenters, plumbers, locksmiths, painters, electricians, landscape architects, computer technicians, custodians and other building and mechanical trade technicians.

• Collaborate closely with trades supervisors and staff to ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and upgrades of all systems that support campus buildings and infrastructure.
• Develop, manage, and administer all routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance across all shops including plumbing, maintenance, paint and lock services. Work in partnership with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for all major equipment, utilities, and building infrastructure using the TMA system for management and oversight.
• Provide general direction and supervision to shop supervisors to ensure effective execution of the PM program.
• Lock Shop oversight includes collaborating with Planning and Design & Construction Works in coordination with HVAC and Electrical teams, and FPM management, when projects or maintenance activities impact critical building systems, utilities, or campus operations.
• Collaborate to support effective planning and scheduling, maintain system reliability, minimize operational disruptions, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and provide continuity of campus services during maintenance activities, infrastructure upgrades, shutdowns, and emergency repairs.
• Ensure all maintenance, repair, and operational activities are performed in accordance with established quality standards, applicable safety regulations, building codes, and university requirements.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records, documentation, and reporting to support operational planning, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance tracking, and effective decision-making.
• Provide support in the day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, and administrative oversight of Lanterman property, including coordinating maintenance and repairs, managing vendors, collaborating with campus partners and production teams, conducting inspections, and assisting with budgeting and expense tracking.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain accurate records, and oversee on‑site staff to uphold property standards and operational efficiency.

• Lead and coordinate complex, multi‑trade projects by directing collaboration across internal units and managing communication, scheduling, and coordination with external vendors, contractors, and…