Operations Manager

Equity and Diversity The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. The college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people. Closing Date This position will close on July 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Summary Plans, supervises, assesses, and evaluates the work of staff responsible for providing custodial cleaning, refinishing, maintenance, and repair services. Oversees and ensures that facilities are suitable for use and comply with cleanliness and safety requirements. Provides complex administrative support to the Director, Physical Plant and Construction Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervises, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews the work of staff responsible for providing custodial and general maintenance on a designated shift. Ensures high levels of staff productivity by reviewing inspections, reports, and physically observing work performed. Assists in developing performance standards. Confers with the Director, Physical Plant and Construction Services, or Facilities manager regarding the timing of specific levels of care and cleaning of facilities. Develops and communicates work schedules for custodial staff by identifying and interpreting calendars, activities, staffing productive time available, and priorities for cleaning, servicing and repair. Provides support to assigned staff to ensure they have necessary supplies and tools to complete work assignments. Obtains supplies and working equipment for use by custodians. Provides leadership in the new and emerging technologies. Leads, supervises, trains and evaluates assigned personnel. Certifies payroll for assigned personnel. Applies the terms and provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements; state and federal laws; and District Board Policies and Administrative Procedures in personnel matters. Ensures training of new and existing custodians in areas such as safe work techniques, time‑saving methods, use and documentation of chemicals, customer service, and identification of safety concerns. Works with employees to learn additional skills and correct deficiencies. Oversees and personally inspects sites before and after cleaning for safety and sanitation considerations. Documents safety concerns and instructs custodial teams to resolve or forwards requests to Facilities for skilled maintenance support. Develops and monitors budgets and maximizes financial resources. Schedules and supervises project teams such as floor and other heavy cleaning teams. Oversees and may participate in cleaning, stripping, and resurfacing of floors and seating. Supervises and participates in maintaining records and performing a variety of general office tasks. Cooperates and supervises set up and strikes equipment for athletic events, school and outside activities. Prepares a variety of reports for District and external agency use. Participates in the process of developing and implementing mandated safety training programs such as training on MSDS, blood borne pathogens, equipment usage, etc. Conducts periodic safety meetings with custodial teams. Serves as a resource and first point of contact for urgent or unanticipated facilities matters during a shift. Participates on and chairs committees, task forces, and special assignments. Ensures accuracy of print and online publications related to the area of responsibility. Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities. Prepares recommendations and/or contracts as appropriate and submits them to the administration and/or the Board of Trustees for consideration. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience Requires an associate’s degree or equivalent plus additional training in construction or maintenance trades, supervisory training, and 3 years of experience in a custodial or equivalent leadership capacity. Additional experience may substitute for post‑secondary education. Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration related field. Knowledge and Skills Professional Knowledge: Theories, principles and practices associated with higher education or institutional facilities. Philosophy and objectives of the community college. Principles of functional leadership, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal and state laws and regulations. Strategic planning in organization and management practices, assessment, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and administrative needs. Development, maintenance and administration of a budget. Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial service, floor refinishing, and general maintenance. Principles and processes used in providing a complete system of custodial services on an institutional scale. Effective time‑management/saving work practices. Work routines, hazards, and safety practices to conduct training of custodial staff. Demonstrated Skills: Developing assessment, teaching, and learning processes that enhance student success and outcomes. Organizing work and building an effective team to meet the needs of the assigned areas. Oral and written language sufficient to prepare reports and professional correspondence. Human relations/interpersonal skills to conduct performance reviews, deliver presentations, and convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences. Math to prepare cost estimates, record and measure volumes and mixtures, and prepare cost estimates. Abilities Learn, interpret, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, Title 5, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position. Be open to change and new methods in the assigned area of responsibility. Continuously engage in learning and self‑improvement. Meet change with innovation to promote and meet the college mission. Organize, plan, develop, and write new programs, develop new concepts, analyze outcomes, and prepare clear and concise reports. Guide and direct others in goal achievement. Direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives, and develop and deliver training programs. Develop and monitor budgets and maximize financial resources. Work cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies. Advocate for shared governance, collegiality, staff cohesiveness and for the core values of the institution. Build productive work teams, schedule, assign, and review the work of subordinates. Plan, prioritize, and assign work in order to meet yearly schedules and timelines. Learn and apply applicable District and labor contract policies, procedures, and rules. Write and maintain routine and sometimes complex records according to federal, state, local and District standards. Physical Abilities Function in an office environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature with some requirement to move about campus and to off‑campus locales. Use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in person. See with sufficient visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens. Use hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials and operate standard office equipment. Work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and split schedules. Licenses and Certificates Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires a valid first‑aid card. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. Salary and Fringe Benefits Grade 22 on District Management Salary Schedule ($8,439 to $10,610 per month). Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). Participation in the Public Employee’s Retirement System integrated with Social Security. An annual stipend of $4,069 will be provided to management employees with an earned doctorate degree. Employment Conditions This is a full‑time, 12‑calendar month classified manager position. Hours of employment are Monday through Friday 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Weekends and evenings must be flexible. The District does not provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B visas. Candidates must provide proof of California residency prior to employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100‑3109 are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California