Facilities Assistant 2026 Student Assistant AY (Solano Campus)

Note: This position is open only to current Cal Poly Maritime Academy–Solano Campus students

Working Title: Facilities Assistant 2026 Student Assistant AY (Solano Campus)

Classification Title: Student Assistant 

Department Name:  Facilities Management Department

Time Base: Part-time

Hours to be Worked: Up to 20 hours per week during the Academic Year

Supervisor's Name: Michael Murray

Pay Plan: Hourly

Bargaining Unit: CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants

Employment Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: 

• Hourly Rate: $17.00

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Job Summary: 

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is committed to an equitable and inclusive campus culture. Successful applicants for this position are expected to be developing and practicing cultural competence in their work. The Facilities Assistant position is responsible for assisting the Facilities Management Department, in partnership with Residence Life and University Housing, with the day-to-day operations of the program including preparation and delivery of conference accommodation services. The Facilities Assistant position is a part-time position. The duties consist of, but are not limited to: moving and storing equipment, inventorying room furnishings; surveying and reporting the condition of space on campus; assisting with building preparation; and performing routine service calls as needed. Facilities Assistants are expected to be flexible, work successfully with change, and reflect a high-quality customer-service attitude.

About the Cal Poly Maritime Academy:

Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu.

Please watch the video linked here to learn more about the CSU system. 

Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities, in collaboration with the Director of Residence Life, the incumbent has responsibility to:

• Create and maintain a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment in the hall surroundings and the general environment.
• Set-up and move equipment and furniture, such as micro fridges, bed configuration, mattress removal or replacement, and furnishing in public areas.
• Set-up and breakdown meeting/event spaces, unlock doors, setup tables/chairs/table cloths, audio/visual, pull trash and close out event.
• Assist professional facilities staff in cleaning and stocking bathrooms.
• Assist professional facilities staff in cleaning carpets (i.e. vacuuming).
• Assist professional facilities staff in the collection of trash. Prepare room cleaning and linen reports, table and chair inventory, damage lists, and other reports as needed.
• Maintain an accurate log of tasks accomplished, areas needing attention, concerns of residents, and other general relevant information that should be shared among the Facilities Management Department and Residence Life Department.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• All appointments are contingent upon performance, departmental need, available funding, and positive disciplinary standing. This position works in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk.

• This includes complying with applicable policies and regulations; using personal safety gear; observing warning signs; learning about potential hazards; and reporting unsafe conditions. Every Facilities Assistant is also subject to a background check.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be in good conduct standing with the University when appointed and for the duration of the employment period. Undergraduates must be in good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and for each semester while employed)
• Must have availability to work a varied work schedule
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 30 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs (three (3) flights of stairs)
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with college students, parents, guardians, and guests
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with nominal supervision
• Excellent time management, communication, administrative, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient use of basic computer applications
• Must understand and support the University Housing Services Mission, Goals, and Values
• Must be available days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Maritime Academy complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter: 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.

Eligibility to Work:  Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

Integration:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California State University Maritime Academy integrated with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, forming one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. All employment positions previously associated with California State University Maritime Academy have transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Employment continues to be governed by California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. As we integrate our human resources and administrative systems, some materials may still display legacy Cal Maritime branding and templates.

Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. 

Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.