HVAC Building Service Engineer - 3 Positions Available

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

12d•$5,998 - $8,737•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Facilities Management and the immediate supervision of the Supervising Building Service Engineer, the HVAC Building Service Engineer maintains, services, repairs, and inspects heating, ventilation, mechanical, and air-conditioning systems, along with related mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems in decentralized campus utility centers and the Central Plant. This is a regular/probationary position in FM Engineering Services, with a 1.0 time base of 40 hours per week. Three positions are available. The role requires comprehensive experience operating, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing complex HVAC, water-treatment, and utility-distribution systems, including boilers, chillers, condensers, compressors, pumps, valves, and ducting. The engineer tests, adjusts, calibrates, and troubleshoots mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and control systems; supports water-system chemical treatment; maintains appropriate airflow, temperature, and humidity; and performs emergency repairs to utility distribution systems. The position also includes journey-level repairs and replacements, documentation, service orders, utility-center rotations, and support for campus ceremonies, special events, emergencies, and other operational needs. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of journey-level experience operating, maintaining, and repairing boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and systems. Four years of experience and BOC Level I and II Certification are preferred. A valid California driver's license is required. The role involves heavy work, including lifting more than 40 pounds, and approximately half the work time is spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing. Employees must reside in California upon hire. Employment is subject to a satisfactory background check and applicable mandated-reporter requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and systems.
Valid California driver's license.
Ability to operate, maintain, inspect, and repair complex HVAC, water-treatment, and utility-distribution systems.
Ability to test, adjust, calibrate, and troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and control systems.
Ability to diagnose and perform emergency repairs on steam, natural gas, water, air, and oil distribution systems.
Journey-level trade skills to repair and replace mechanical components and electrical wiring.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, and operating procedures.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and specialized equipment and complete service orders and documentation accurately.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety standards.
Ability to lift more than 40 pounds and perform walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and climbing as required.
Must reside in California upon date of hire.
Successful completion of a required background check; the position is also subject to mandated-reporter requirements.

Nice To Haves

Four years of relevant experience.
BOC Level I and II Certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain, service, repair, and inspect heating, ventilation, mechanical, and air-conditioning systems.
Maintain and service 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.
Conduct electrical services and maintenance.
Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair complex 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.
Support proper 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, 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, prepare cost estimates and material lists, and rotate through utility-center assignments.
Operate motor vehicles and specialized equipment; 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Vacation leave of up to 24 days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 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.