HVAC Building Service Engineer - 3 Positions Available

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Long Beach is hiring three Building Service Engineers for Beach Building Services, Facilities Management. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Facilities Management and the immediate supervision of the Supervising Building Service Engineer, this role maintains, services, repairs, and inspects heating, ventilation, mechanical, and air-conditioning systems, along with associated mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems in campus decentralized utility centers and the Central Plant. The position supports campus facilities and infrastructure through operation and maintenance of complex HVAC, water-treatment, and utility-distribution systems. It performs routine and emergency repairs, system troubleshooting and adjustments, service-order documentation, and related operational work. The role also supports university ceremonies, special events, emergencies, and other operational needs, while following university and departmental policies and safety standards. This is a regular/probationary position with a 1.0 time base (40 hours per week). The CSU salary range is $5,998 to $8,737 per month; placement depends on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and departmental resources. Eligible employees may receive CSU benefits, subject to appointment eligibility and applicable terms. Employees must reside in California upon hire and perform CSU-related work within California. A satisfactory background check is required.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma.
At least two years of journey-level experience operating, maintaining, and repairing boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and systems.
Valid California driver's license.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and specialized equipment as needed.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate operational records and complete service-order documentation in a timely manner.
Ability to perform heavy work involving lifting more than 40 pounds; approximately half of the work time involves walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.
Employees required to operate motorized vehicles or use a personal vehicle for university business more than once a month must complete a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program.
Must reside in California upon date of hire and perform CSU-related work within California.
Must satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and systems.
BOC Level I and II Certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain, service, repair, and inspect heating, ventilating, mechanical, and air-conditioning systems.
Maintain, service, repair, and inspect mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems associated with campus decentralized utility centers and the Central Plant.
Perform emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, air, and oil distribution systems.
Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair HVAC, water-treatment, and utility-distribution equipment, including boilers, chillers, condensers, compressors, pumps, valves, and ducting.
Test, adjust, calibrate, and troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and control systems.
Ensure appropriate chemical treatment and performance of water systems, cooling towers, and boilers.
Adjust air-handling equipment to maintain appropriate airflow, temperature, and humidity in campus facilities.
Repair and replace mechanical components and electrical wiring, gauges, valves, pipes, bearings, shafts, seals, and related parts.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, and operating procedures.
Maintain operational logs, update engineering drawings, and prepare cost estimates and material lists.
Rotate through utility center assignments and operate motor vehicles and specialized equipment as needed.
Complete service orders and related documentation accurately and promptly.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Provide professional customer service and support university ceremonies, special events, emergencies, and other operational needs.
Communicate with a culturally and ethnically diverse campus community and contribute to a positive university experience for students.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year, based on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan.
Voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings plans.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.