Lead Depot Support Associate - University Housing

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Inventory and Depot Manager, the University Housing Depot Lead Support Associate facilitates prioritization of laborer daily assignments and reconciles completed work with the Operations and Depot Coordinator. This position works alongside the laborers (Depot Support Associates) to perform a wide range of laborer work within the department. In addition to performing the full range of laborer work, the Lead Support Associate acts in a lead capacity by being responsible for directing the work of one or more employees. The Lead Support Associate will also provide training to Support Associates, and student assistants in work safety and vehicle safety.

Department Summary

University Housing (UH) is a department within the division of Administration and Finance that provides a premier living experience for students in residence hall and apartment-style communities at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly, Solano in Vallejo, CA. University Housing’s mission is to create a diverse and engaging experience that inspires all residents to Learn by Living.

Key Qualifications

• Assign, review, and assess the work of assigned staff (Depot Support Associates and student assistants) including completion of work logs, database entries and reposting of any operational concerns. Prioritize work throughout the day for assigned staff. Prepare and submit labor cards and work orders.
• Identify and assist in the communications with University Housing staff, residents, and program coordinators on work orders pertaining to services and events.
• Organize and ensure completion of assigned staff’s daily work; assist with closing work orders and/or supply requests.
• Provide training in areas such as safe lifting, hauling, and loading techniques; safe use of equipment, chemicals and materials; and personal protective equipment and safety data sheets. Ensure health and safety standards are followed and take immediate action to correct all unsafe conditions
• Lead student assistant recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling based on current and anticipated workloads and upcoming event support.

Education and Experience

• Any combination of training, experience, and/or education sufficient to demonstrate the required qualifications.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,076 - $54,804 Per Year

Classification Range: $41,532 - $57,024 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

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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 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 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 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, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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. 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: Jun 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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