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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AB485-2XY8 Posted on: 2018-03-1103/11/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-04-10
 

Planner/Estimator/Scheduler



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Planner/Estimator/Scheduler


Department: Facility Services (204600)

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Salary Range: $3,907 - $6,467 per month.

Position Description:
Cal Poly is Seeking a Planner/Estimator/Scheduler for Facilities Operations!

The Position:
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Facilities Operations, the Planner/Estimator/Scheduler performs responsible and complex administrative coordination of Facilities maintenance workforce including, but are not limited to: scheduling of maintenance and renovation projects, scheduling and forecasting of workloads and assignments for maintenance staff, tracking and evaluation of metrics related to both maintenance and project work, preventive maintenance program inputs, along with analysis and recommendations for the work management activities of Facilities Operations. The incumbent develops and provides reports and analysis of maintenance and renovation project activities and oversees the processes of maintenance and project related communications with campus community including clients, colleges and departments, unions, and facilities management staff.

The Department:
The Facilities Management and Development (FM&D) organization is a unit within the Administration and Finance division and is responsible for the management, operations, and development of facilities on the university campus. The Planner/Estimator/Estimator works within the Facilities Operations department of FM& D which is responsible for providing maintenance, repair and minor construction of university facilities with employees working in such areas as mechanical and architectural building maintenance, landscape, custodial, transportation, refuse and recycling, and surplus.

The Benefits:
As part of the CSU system, Cal Poly offers a very generous benefits package, including the following:

  • Enrollment in CalPERS (Public Employee Retirement System)

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance at competitive rates or no cost to employee

  • Life insurance at no cost to employee

  • Program to allow employee or select family members to attend classes at any of the CSUs for reduced fees

  • Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

  • NOTE: More information regarding benefits is available through this link Benefits

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  • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in engineering, architecture, business management, plant management, industrial technology or public administration, AND two years of journey level experience in one or more building or mechanical craft trades (additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis).

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: Possession of or ability to obtain by date of hire a valid California Driver's License.


    Required Qualifications:
  • General knowledge of a wide range of facilities management operations and general knowledge of building codes, laws, ordinances and regulations, and trades applicable to building construction, maintenance, and repair.
  • General knowledge of building materials, costing procedures and the sequential methods of modern construction and maintenance practices.
  • Knowledge of administrative concepts, practices and procedures to research, develop, and evaluate policies and programs, including collection, evaluation and interpretation of data/information from a wide variety of sources to develop sound, defensible conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • A general knowledge of business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. Ability to produce PowerPoint presentations and effectively conduct oral presentations to groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports; and as well as building and maintaining complex schedules.
  • Ability to read and understand proposals, plans, blueprints, process drawings, contracts, purchase orders, and specifications for all phases of construction and building maintenance.
  • Ability to prepare small-scale project drawings and sketches with scope of work descriptions.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
  • Excellent organizational and time management strategies with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments and meet fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
  • Demonstrated skill in providing meticulous follow-through for all assignments and the ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ability to analyze data and making accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and addressing them proactively; and demonstrated skill in investigating and analyzing problems with broad administrative impact and implications.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism with handling confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
  • Ability to work in a group setting to convey information and mediate differences.
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of project-related and interpersonal situations with persons from varied backgrounds and diverse personalities, and respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
  • Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to train and communicate to Facilities staff on new skills and procedures.
  • Ability to adapt to the dynamics of organizational, procedural, technological and policy changes.
  • Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the organizational and functional structure of Facilities, the University, and the California State University system.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated knowledge/experience of construction and facilities management.
  • Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
  • Experience using a computerized Integrated Work Management System.
  • Experience using resource and task scheduling software linked with an Integrated Work Management System.
  • Experience using CAD software; e.g., AutoCAD.

  • Special Conditions:
    ***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

  • Must be able to work overtime, including weekends, evenings and occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special projects. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
  • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
  • The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
  • This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

    Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.

    May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

    Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

  • Review Begin Date:

    Requisition Number: 104695

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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