Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owned/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu. Facilities Services is one of six major units within the Student Housing and Dining Services Department. Facilities Services oversees all of the daily maintenance, major maintenance, preventive maintenance, custodial services, capital projects, interior design, painting and Computer Services for the Department. Student Housing facilities encompass approximately 2 million gross square feet of property that provides food and housing for over 6000 students and retail food venues for the campus.

Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement:

• Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Director for Operations for Student Housing and Dining Services and the Sustainability Manager, this position is responsible for supporting the department’s sustainability initiatives.

Develop and facilitate effective outreach programs designed to encourage students, staff and visitors to conserve energy and water and reduce waste within the residence halls, dining facilities, apartments, shops and offices. Educate dining patrons on sustainable food systems. Act as liaison with departmental colleagues from facilities, residential education, IT and dining services.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting Requirements - Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position may require working a non-standard work week, occasional overtime required. May be asked to work during UC or National holidays. Vacation usage may be limited during peak workload periods. Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience within the areas of facility management, building systems, energy & water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable food systems.
• Experience of integrating sustainable practices within maintenance operations.
• Computer experience to utilize various software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management programs; conduct research, create graphs and analysis, and various communications.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Organizational, planning and time management skills to manage a diverse range of responsibilities with frequent interruptions under competing deadlines.
• Writing skills to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, policies and procedures, agreements, training documents, and performance evaluations.
• Leadership and decision-making skills to chair meetings, train staff, problem-solve and evaluate business needs.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to use tact and diplomacy to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience managing department wide projects and programs.
• Experience with LEED certification
• Experience with Energy Star benchmarking.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Critical thinking and analytical skills to conduct inductive, theoretical and practical research as well as applied problem-solving.
• Skill to evaluate and analyze data from a variety of sources and present statistical information in logical and understandable format.
• Leadership and decision-making skills to chair meetings, train staff, problem-solve and evaluate business needs.
• Skill to develop innovative solutions, attempt difficult and unfamiliar projects/assignments and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance in problem-solving and organizational development.
• Writing skills to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, policies and procedures, agreements, training documents, and performance evaluations.
• Skill to coordinate projects and services with central campus units, outside vendors and internal customers to conduct effective planning, training, negotiations, problem solving and dispute resolution.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to use tact and diplomacy to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.