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Director of Facilities Management

Classificaiton: Administrator II
Department: Facilities Management and Administration
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $12,800 - $15,600 per month
Appointment Type: At-Will
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you'll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences-including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.


Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University's facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Facilities Management and Administration team as the Director of Facilities Management (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Director of Facilities Management reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM), or their designee, and is a key member of the CPFM senior leadership team. The Director provides direction, management, and effective leadership to approximately 180 employees in various building trades, mechanical trades, custodial operations, landscape services/grounds, and is responsible for maintaining the campus facilities and grounds and the operation and maintenance of campus utility systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the campus, which is approximately 2.5 million square feet of building space and 256 acres of grounds. Responsible for the reporting and planning of general maintenance of facilities and grounds, preventative maintenance, deferred maintenance, and improving work processes and performance standards.

The Director of Facilities Management is a partner with the other CPFM directors and collaborates with various departments to serve and support the campus. In this capacity, the Director provides a high-level of leadership, advises and makes recommendations to the Associate Vice President for CPFM relative to Facilities Management functions. Provides regular feedback to customers and develops positive relationships. This position also works on special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President for CPFM that vary in scope and may have either divisional or campus-wide impact. As a member of the CPFM senior leadership team, the Director of Facilities Management works in a team to develop and implement CPFM strategic goals and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.


Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Construction, Public Administration or field related to the responsibilities of the position, and minimum of 10 years of experience in Facilities Management. Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills. Successful experience managing a full- service maintenance operation. Successful experience delivering presentations to varying groups. Successful experience communicating with a wide variety of individuals at various levels in an organization. Possession of excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to create positive working relationships. Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people to achieve organizational objectives. Ability to perform well under pressure of deadlines, conflicts, and competing priorities. Ability to use a progressive management style, including knowledge of employee relations and employee development concepts. Proficiency in using computer programs common to the position, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the ability to learn and understand new software programs sufficiently to perform duties.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.


Preferred Qualifications:
Five years of experience in an upper-level position in Plant Operations, preferably in a higher education environment. Demonstrated management and technical abilities to administer the wide range of services associated with Physical Plant. Thorough knowledge of modern plant management techniques, including computerized maintenance management and business systems. Ability to administer a complex budget and manage personnel.


Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Will be assigned a master key.


Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial 'Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests' within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.


Application Deadline: May 07, 2026 (9:00 PM)

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