Eligible Employees

Classified, Unclassified, and Managerial employees who have been employed full-time at Montclair State University for a period of one year or more are eligible to participate in external professional development and/or training activities which are directly applicable to the employee’s job responsibilities. The conference or course must be directly related to an employee’s present position or career potential.  Employees must enroll in courses while employed by Montclair State University and have eligible employee status upon payment.

Where mandated by job title, staff are required to attend training.

Ineligible Employees

Full-time employees who meet the basic eligibility requirements but are in probationary, Leave Without Pay or disciplinary status are not eligible for reimbursement.  Individuals whose job performance is not determined to maintain at least a satisfactory rating are not eligible for reimbursement.  Part-time, Temporary, Student, and Contract employees are not eligible to participate in this program.

1. The employee will complete all Division and University forms and submit them to his or her department manager for approval. If the employee is being assigned to a development course by his or her manager, the manager will complete the forms on behalf of the employee and sign his or her approval.  All forms must include written information about the conference or development course and the associated travel, lodging, and registration costs directly from the sponsoring organization and other authorized sources as specified by the Montclair State Travel Regulations policy.
2. If approved, the manager will forward the completed and approved forms to the department AVP for approval. If approved, the AVP will forward the forms to UF Training & Development for processing and validation.
3. UF Training & Development will review the forms, confirm that the employee is eligible to participate, and verify that funding is available before forwarding to the Vice President for final approval.
4. If after review of forms, the development opportunity or conference is deemed to not be directly applicable to the employee’s job, the request shall be denied by the Vice President. The employee then has the option to attend the development activity or conference on his or her personal time and expense.
5. UF Training & Development will inform the requestor that the request has been approved (or denied).
6. The employee will fill out a spend authorization form in Workday. This form will require the VPUF to approve before any travel is taken.

1. After completion of the activity, the employee must submit proof of attendance. The employee must also provide a written report of what was learned within five (5) days of his or her return to work.  Failure to provide proof of completion and the written report within the designated time frame will result in the employee assuming responsibility for payment for the activity.
2. The employee will prepare an Expense Report according to University guidelines and attach all required receipts in Workday.  The GSA per diem rate pages are to be used for meal allowances.  Take specific note of first and last day meal allowances and incidentals which are reduced to 75% of the GSA daily rates.  Approval workflow includes your manager, the Facilities Training and Development Manager, the Vice President for University Facilities, and the Director of Facilities Financial Management prior to submission to Accounts Payable.

• University Facilities Staff Training Policy – read this policy to see if you are eligible to begin the training request process.

• University Facilities Training Request Form – use this form to initiate the training request process.
• University Facilities Business Travel & Expense Policy Addendum – refer to this memo from the UF Vice President regarding the travel and expense policy updated July 2019.
• Expense Report – please use this form to be reimbursed for the expenses listed on your previously submitted Spend Authorization in Workday.
• GSA website – Please refer to this website to search by city or zip code to get the correct rates to properly estimate your per diem rates (how much you can spend on lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses per day).  These rates vary depending on the city to where you are traveling.
• POV Mileage Reimbursement Rates – If you are driving a personal vehicle to training, the GSA Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rates webpage lists correct mileage reimbursement rates. Remember to get & save receipts for any tolls and parking. You will need to attach them to your expense report in Workday.

The Cornerstone Learning Management System allows University Facilities staff to participate in online training courses and serves as a repository for tracking all training activities within the division.

Please contact Shakira Jackson in the Training and Development office for assistance with Cornerstone.

Welcome to Montclair State University! University Facilities is more than a workplace. We open the doors to opportunity at Montclair State and we are excited to share the mission of University Facilities.

New full-time hires are required to complete all acclimation and onboarding activities, including orientation programming for the university, the division, and the work unit.  Information communicated in the division’s workshop includes division structure, nomenclature, roles, responsibilities, expectations, and culture. All new division employees are assigned online Facilities 101 training when they begin work, and the module must be completed within 30 days of assignment.  University and work unit orientation are scheduled for the employee’s first day of work.

Onboarding activities:

• Welcome new employees to the division.
• Help foster positive working relationships between individuals by building a foundation of knowledge about the University’s history, mission, vision, values and culture.
• Educate employees about their roles and how their contributions help achieve the University’s goals.
• Provide information on university policies, procedures and operations.
• Offer resources, assistance and paths for growth for each employee.
• Create a sense of excitement about working in University Facilities.

The Montclair State University Facilities Apprenticeship Program offers formal Trades training and career advancement for internal, full-time Facilities staff affiliated with the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers (IFPTE) bargaining unit.

This program is registered through the U.S. Department of Labor, providing hands-on training and technical instruction to help participants achieve Journeyman status and enhance their career prospects at Montclair State University.

We currently offer three tracks focused on Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC instruction.

Apprentices will attend evening classes at Passaic County Technical Institute to receive the required technical instruction.

Classes are held two nights per week 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Hands-on training will supplement campus on-the-job learning.

Apprentices are required to complete a minimum of 576 hours of related technical instruction.

The term of the Apprenticeship Program is approximately 4 years with an on-the-job training (OJT) attainment of 8,000 hours.

Each Apprentice will be assigned a Mentor who will provide them with guidance and support and help them navigate the program and develop their skills.

• Apprentices must be at least 18 years of age
• A high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass an ACT aptitude test
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Submit a resume and participate in the interview process
• Must successfully pass the probationary period
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays

2025 – William Gerhardt, Maintenance Worker 1 – Facilities Services

2024 – Daniel Miller, Maintenance Worker 1 – Moving and Event Support Services

2023 – Kevin Lepore, Building Management Services Specialist, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering

2022 – Samuel Thorburn IV, Auto Mechanic, Fleet Services

2021 – Nicola Sabatino and Rosa Sabatino, Housekeeping Services

2020 – Stephen Ruggiero, Grounds, Moving and Event Support Services

2019 – Bijo Joseph, Postal Services

2018 – Yvelices Nunez, Shuttle Bus Services

2017 – Liliam Turino, Housekeeping Services/SCATH

2016 – Jermaine Jeffries, Moving Services/Campus