Salary: $71,809.60 - $129,743.69 Annually
Location : 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description

Under the direction of the Chief Business Officer, plan, organize, coordinate, participate, supervise, oversee and direct facilities, maintenance and operations activities. Facilities and maintenance activities include custodial, warehouse, security, maintenance, facilities, construction and other related District areas.

**Please remember to attach your resume, letter of interest, and unofficial transcripts or your application may not be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct, plan and coordinate all functions of facilities and maintenance activities.
• Review and evaluate work methods and procedures, supply, material and equipment requirements, operational matters and priorities and confer with the Chief Business Officer regarding these issues. Monitor and maintain preventive maintenance records, logs and vendors. Create and assist in the development of District reports and plans, including the Master Plans and program review.
• Conduct site inspections of planned work and work in progress.
• Confer with vendors, contractors and District staff pertaining to related projects.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with external reporting, permit, and application requirements, including OSHA and Federal/State safety procedures and rules. Inspect all buildings and equipment periodically to determine the maintenance needs, and effectiveness of cleaning, repair, sanitation, fire prevention, safety and other related work. Review and evaluate work backlog and job/service requests.
• Work with outside agencies to master plan, implement and design District systems such as irrigation systems, security systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Prepare requisitions for materials, supplies, equipment and work to be done by outside vendors within the framework of the department budget.
• Maintain adequate records on: service of equipment and machinery, transfer and loan of equipment, work orders, building repairs, preventative maintenance and painting schedules, plans and specifications of buildings, special room arrangements, arrangements for outside organizations using school facilities.
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
• Monitor and maintain the security codes and the security system and coordinate with the appropriate department.
• Review and approve work requisitions and expenditures in accordance with the appropriate approved budget.
• Prepare and submit appropriate budgets and review cost estimates.
• Recommend policy and procedural changes for facilities and maintenance activities and related functions.
• Schedule, train, supervise, counsel and evaluate assigned employees and implement in-service training and development programs. Track employee timesheets; responsible for on-call, part-time employees, and student workers.
• Review incident reports and accident investigations and make necessary recommendations. Implement and oversee the District safety program. Responsible for the District's transportation requirements ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Oversee the District's recycling and hazardous waste program.
• Prepare specifications for bids and quotations for projects. Supervise the work of outside contractors such as HVAC, carpentry, plumbing or other services as necessary.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment as necessary.
• Oversees events and set-ups. Coordinate, supervise, schedule and provide audio-visual set-up and support for District meetings and/or special events. May move and set-up audio visual equipment for various functions.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the District's management team.
• Serve on appropriate committees; facilitate the District's Safety Committee or equivalent.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree AND
• Five years of responsible experience in the facilities or maintenance operations field, including three years of supervisory experience. Community College experience preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of and sensitivity to the understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic background and ability of community college students.
• Certifications in appropriate fields and bachelor's degree desired.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment is desired.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid California driver's license
• Acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general management; methods, material and equipment used in the maintenance, grounds and custodial trades; safe work practices and procedures; budget preparation and control; operations of a wide variety of hand and power tools used in maintenance trades; health and safety regulations and procedures; operate a computer and related software, printer, copier, calculator and fax machine.
Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the facilities and operations activities of the District; train, supervisor and evaluate personnel; maintain records; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; oversee related District plans; assist the Chief Business Officer with capital outlay plans.
Supplemental Information

• Ability to lift and move supplies, equipment and material up to 100 lbs.
• Bend, crawl or climb as required.
• Work with machinery with moving parts, chemicals, dust and outside weather conditions.
• Vision to operate a motor vehicle and read computer screens, regulations, laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter.
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation
• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and by telephone to students, faculty, staff, and others.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use a variety of office equipment, computer keyboards and manipulate paper.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:

First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by June 22, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

*All dates are subject to change based on availability

**Please remember to attach your resume, letter of interest, and unofficial transcripts or your application may not be considered.

Medical: Paid medical (HMO option), dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.

Vacation: 20 days per year.

Holidays: 18 paid holidays.

Retirement: Employer and employee contribute to either the CalPERS Retirement System or the CalSTRS Retirement System.

Other: Paid employee life insurance policy and an employer match 403b.