Posting Number: 20141321S
Department: Facilities / Public Safety DIST (DEPT)
Location: District Office
Position Number: 1C0230
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Months per Year: 12
If other, please specify:
Salary Range:
Note:
Min Salary: $76,404 (annual)
Max Salary: $97,620 (annual)
Position Type: Classified Positions
Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District:
The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Caada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College Districts Educational Services & Planning website.
Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
The Position:
The Campus Facilities Operations Technician (CFOT) performs senior-level administrative and technical support for the Facilities Planning, Maintenance, and Operations Department with an expectation of resolving problems and making independent decisions with minimum supervision. The Campus Facilities Operations Technician exercises independent judgment while initiating and coordinating office procedures, within specified timelines, to provide necessary support, analyze situations accurately, and take appropriate action in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Under direction, the employee uses a variety of databases and computer software to retrieve, dispatch, and complete online facilities service requests. The employee is also responsible to program and troubleshoot facilities management, energy information, and access control systems, facilities and site/infrastructure mapping, and physical asset management systems. Campus Facilities Operations Technicians provide project coordination, draft complex contracts and detailed contract work orders, facilitate the work of and direct contractors and vendors, provide supporting resources as appropriate, review billing and approve invoices. Campus Facilities Operations Technicians fulfill an essential leadership role in providing guidance and resources to the Facilities trades staff to facilitate work on the campus. Public contact is extensive, and involves College and District staff, faculty, students, vendors, other educational institutions, business and community representatives, regulatory agencies, and governmental agencies for the purpose of exchanging policy and procedural information. A high degree of independent judgment and technical skill is required within the scope of the assignment, to interpret and apply policies and prescribed procedures for the resolution of frequent minor and occasional major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in public relations, staff, and employee time; however supervisory controls limit the risk of serious errors. Campus Facilities Operations Technicians can provide guidance and direction to paraprofessionals, vendors, and contractors; they may lead the work of other clerical staff and student assistants as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate degree in accounting, business administration, project management, project administration or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of Building Operator Training Certificate (BOC) of Completion Level 1 or successful completion of BOC Level 1 within 1 year of assuming the position
• Successful complex clerical and technical software operations experience of increasing responsibility
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Experience with the organization and implementation of various complex office procedures and forms
• Experience with training and leading the work of others
• Experience with the use of a variety of computer software to compose and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written materials, as well as to track, compile data for, format and prepare reports on financial documentation
• Experience with the use of a variety of technical software applications related to facilities management and building operation
• Experience with research and compiling data for, formatting, and preparing statistical, financial and other reports
• Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing workloads, and working independently
• Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team

Physical Requirements:
This classification requires attention to detail; accurate work under deadlines and other pressure; visual data comparison and visual acuity; patience, tact, discretion, and sensitivity; oral and written communication; problem-solving and troubleshooting system failures; sitting for long periods; pushing, pulling and reaching overhead; defusing anger; good memory; directing others; lifting office supplies up to 50 pounds (case of paper), flexibility and adaptability in order to perform the essential functions.
Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date: 05/26/2022
First Review Date: 06/27/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr
Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.