Assistant Director, Skilled Trades (Electrical Shop and Carpenter Shop)

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community!

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director oversees daily operations of the Electrical and Carpentry Shops, managing construction, remodeling, and repair projects campus-wide. Responsibilities include coordinating workforce activities, liaising with contractors, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedural standards.

• Performs administrative oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the Electrical Shop and the Carpentry Shop.
• Administers supervision and oversight of a work force of approximately 25 bargaining unit staff and may include student assistants.
• Coordinates and directs the work of others from various shops on construction/repair projects.
• Assures project timeline schedules and completion dates.
• Meets routinely with Facilities Planning, Design & Construction, contractors and others to ensure projects meet schedule, budget and campus standards.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university's vision, values and priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction, facilities management, and supervision, preferably in a bargaining unit (union) environment.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A background in plant engineering or facilities management in higher education is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate skilled trades personnel effectively.
• Expertise in construction project management and adherence to timelines.
• Strong budgeting skills and ability to manage project finances.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service capabilities.
• Competence in interpreting building plans and specifications accurately.
• Ability to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $110,000 - $122,100 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.