Manager, Facilities and Fleet Maintenance

Salary: $9,504.25 - $11,553.25 Monthly
Location : Chula Vista Campus - Chula Vista, CA
Job Type: Classified Administrator
Job Number: 00103
Division: Business and Financial Affairs
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Funding Type: District
Full-time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Initial Screening Deadline: 05/18/2025
Work Schedule (Approx.): Monday-Friday: 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Months of Service: 12
Start Date: As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and manages the maintenance of the District's facilities and fleet; supervises assigned staff; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Director, Facilities, Operations, & Planning. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management-level classification responsible for managing services and activities related to facilities and fleet maintenance. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Director, Facilities, Operations, & Planning in a variety of areas.

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, construction management, or a related field,

AND

Training or education in supervision, PLUS five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in facilities or fleet maintenance.

• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License.

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Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, budget development, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work methods and procedures.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in construction trades, facilities maintenance, and vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Safe work practices related to facilities and fleet maintenance work.
• Applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
• Contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity as related to higher education.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.

Ability to:

• Provide professional leadership and direction for the assigned program areas.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned program areas.
• Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize resources.
• Read blueprints and building plans.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Maintain accurate databases, records, and files.
• Effectively manage priorities in complex and diverse operational units.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, ethics, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily operations of the District's building and vehicle maintenance programs, including District fleet, grounds, and maintenance vehicles, energy management equipment, intrusion systems, fire alarms, and fire sprinkler systems.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the assigned functions; within District policy, recommends appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels; recommends, establishes, and administers policies and procedures.

Develops, administers, and oversees the maintenance program budget.

Acts as a liaison between maintenance staff and District staff; assigns staff to respond to requests for service and monitors successful resolution of facilities and fleet problems; develops and implements maintenance schedules using the District's computerized maintenance management system.

Develops and implements facilities projects, including the preparation of plans and specifications for facility repairs and modifications and estimating material and labor costs; develops scopes of work though requisition process; coordinates and inspects the work of outside contractors, architects, and engineers involved in repairs and construction.

Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the assigned unit, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; reviews and evaluates work products; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Director, Facilities, Operations, & Planning.

Prepares preventive maintenance procedures and schedules for all equipment, vehicles, and tools and enters into the District's computerized maintenance management system; oversees, directs, and documents the schedule and assignments for completing the required preventive maintenance.

Monitors progress of scheduled work; prepares contingency plans and related reports as needed; serves as a campus representative and inspector for various vendor installations.

Conducts safety training for various maintenance activities in accordance with District, state, and federal guidelines.

Supplemental Information
SALARY SCHEDULE:

This position is a classified exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standard Act and California Education Code Section 88020. The employee holding this position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

April 21-May 18, 2025

Position advertised; District receives applications

May 18, 2025

Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.

May 26-June 6,2025

Reviewing of applications.

June 9-20, 2025

Search Committee interviews candidates and second level interview for finalists

July, 2025

Employment start date pending Governing Board approval.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).
American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.
Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the website.
Southwestern Community College District provides an excellent benefits package for employees and eligible dependents that includes affordable medical plans, employer paid dental and life insurance, CalPERS and CalSTRS retirement options, vacation and sick leave accruals, and professional development opportunities.

For more information, please visit the webpage.
01

Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, construction management, or related field? If yes, please ensure that you've attached supporting documents for full consideration. Failure to submit supporting documents will result in an incomplete application.

• Yes, I posses at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, construction management or a related field.
• No, I do not have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, construction management, or a related field.
• I have equivalent work experience to substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

02

Do you have training or education in supervision, plus at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in facilities or fleet maintenance?

• Yes, I have training or education in supervision plus at least 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in facilities or fleet maintenance.
• No, I do not have training or education in supervision plus at least 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in facilities or fleet maintenance.

03

Do you possess, and have the ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes, I possess and have the ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License.
• No, I do not posses a valid California Driver's License.

04

This position manages skilled trades directly and is responsible for all facilities repairs, maintenance, and projects. Southwestern College has five campuses and over 70 buildings. Please describe your experience with directly managing skilled trades, such as plumbers, HVAC technicians, painters, pool technicians, carpenters, and general maintenance technicians. How did you manage workloads, and coordinate day-to-day operations?
Required Question