Facilities Operations Manager

Job no: 556632
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Stanislaus - Stockton
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Full‑time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after July 6, 2026 in Capital Planning & Facilities Management. This position is responsible for management of facilities‑related operations for Stanislaus State’s Turlock and Stockton campuses, including building maintenance, custodial, landscape, and mechanical systems. The incumbent administers a preventative maintenance program and may be assigned to manage renovation and construction projects.

• Provide direct supervision to maintenance staff across Stockton and Turlock campuses; assign, prioritize, and evaluate work.
• Manage personnel functions including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, goal setting, professional development, and progressive discipline in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and ensure compliance.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster effective relationships with staff, union representatives, campus stakeholders, contractors, and external agencies.
• Manage the Stockton maintenance operations budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with operational needs.
• Prepare, review, and approve requests for materials, equipment, and services, including campus P‑Card purchases.
• Administer service, supply, and maintenance contracts; oversee third‑party vendors and ensure quality and compliance of work.
• Provide a high level of customer service to campus constituents, ensuring timely response to service requests and operational needs.
• Plan, manage, and oversee maintenance, renovation, and new equipment installation projects; develop project scopes, estimate materials and labor, and manage budgets and timelines.
• Review design documents and provide recommendations to consultants to ensure alignment with campus standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect and monitor contractor work for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Participate in long‑range and strategic planning for campus building systems, infrastructure, and capital improvements.
• Ensure projects comply with public works requirements, contract specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Prioritize competing demands and ensure projects and operational deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement campus standards for maintenance, repair, and infrastructure systems.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, and repair of all campus building systems, including HVAC&R, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, central heating and cooling plants, fire/life safety systems, and energy management systems.
• Administer and ensure execution of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all campus facilities and infrastructure.
• Make building system operation decisions to ensure efficient, reliable, and code‑compliant performance.
• Monitor and optimize performance of computer‑driven energy management systems in coordination with the Energy Manager.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations, including Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, National Electrical Code, Title 24, Title 8 Safety Orders, and other federal, state, and local requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Stockton‑related facilities operations matters.
• Proactively identify maintenance needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience, including two (2) years in a management or supervisory role overseeing a skilled and/or semi‑skilled workforce.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (additional progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis).

• Possession of APPA EFP or CEFP certification, or other certification/licensure related to facilities maintenance.
• ICC/ICBO certification (General Building preferred) or OSHPD/DSA Class 1 certification.
• Three or more years of experience in a…