Working Title
Building Service Engineer
Positions Available
1 Position Available
SF StateUniversity
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The person holding this position may be 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.
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Department
Facilities Services Mechanical Maintenance
Appointment Type
This is a oneyear probationary position.
Time Base
FullTime 1.0 FTE)
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 7:00am 3:30pm
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$ 6365.00 per month $76380.00 annually)
However offer amount will be commensurate with candidates experience education skills and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range:$5998.00 $8737.00 per month
Position Summary
The Building Service Engineer is distinguished by the independent and ongoing performance of maintenance and repair work on a wide range of heating ventilating plumbing electrical mechanical refrigeration air conditioning and water systems. The Building Service Engineer performs work on complex heating refrigeration airconditioning and other mechanical systems. Position makes decisions based upon sound maintenance practice.
Rotates through various shift assignments at stations either in a central plant or in the utilities centersof individual buildings or campus centers.
Position Information
- Performs heating ventilation and air conditioning preventive maintenance including:
- Tests adjusts and calibrates boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical electrical pneumatic and microprocessor control instruments.
- Tests and chemically treats boiler condenser and cooling tower water and water from other systems.
- Lubricates cleans prepares and paints mechanical systems machinery and piping as part of corrosion control for preventive maintenance.
- Maintains swimming pools mechanical pumping filtering equipment and chemical balancing.
- Repairs and replaces bearings shafts seals rings and electrical wiring and installs central system parts gauges valves and pipes which requires the application of journeylevel skills in one or more of the applicable trades.
- Completes scheduled maintenance tasks of cleaning/replacing filters calibration of controlsand functional task to ensure continuous operation of equipment including:
- Regularly uses features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage.
- Operates maintains repairs and inspects heating ventilating air conditioning refrigeration and water systems and equipment
- Monitors building automation systems data and adjusts system accordingly.
- Responds to service requests to adjust airflow temperature and humidity balance for individual rooms building areas or buildings. Interacts with customers at all levels of the University using tact and diplomacy.
- Completes necessary repairs to heating ventilation and air conditioning related equipment as requested by work orders.
- Maintains logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized recordkeeping systems.
- Reports problems and needed repairs to supervisor to be documented and scheduled
- Responds promptly to and assists with urgent needs in order to prevent injury damage or further incident.
- Maintains clean work areas tools equipment and associated structures
- Uses protective equipment as required for personal safety
Other duties as assigned
All of the above functions are performed to provide an operationally sound and safe instructional environment for learning using a variety of power and hand tools equipment and materials.
A) NATURE AND SCOPE OF DECISIONS:
This position receives specific direction and supervision. This position may instruct and lead semiskilled or unskilled assistants and is expected to make decisions directly related to the functional operation maintenance and repair tasks described herein.
B) PROJECT COORDINATION/LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may instruct and lead semiskilled or unskilled assistants in the performance of projects related to the functional operation maintenance and repair tasks described herein.
C) CONTACTS ON AND OFF CAMPUS:
Interfaces with all members of the university community as required carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities. May interact with vendors supplying products and services related to the functional operation maintenance and repair tasks described herein.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge:
Work requires thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers and heating pneumatic ventilating airconditioning refrigeration and other mechanical equipment; thorough knowledge of the methods tools and materials used in the operation maintenance and repair of such equipment; general knowledge of ventilation principles thermal dynamics and closed water systems; working knowledge of energy management systems including the ability to understand and use system features; and a general knowledge of the applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems.
Abilities:
Must be able to install operate and repair HVAC equipment and systems; demonstrate a high degree of mechanical skill equivalent to journeylevel in one or more related trades such as plumbing pipe fitting electrical or air conditioning; read interpret and work from blueprints plans drawings and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost time and materials of mechanical work; maintain
records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized recordkeeping systems; prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semiskilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.
Experience:
These abilities normally would be acquired through two years of journeylevel experience in the operation maintenance and repair of boilers heating ventilating refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems or the equivalent combination of formal course work in mechanical technology and handson experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of journeylevel experience in the operation maintenance and repair of boilers heating ventilating refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems.
Achievement of journeylevel skills acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.
Ability to proficiently use computerized building automation systems to diagnose overall building performance and troubleshoot problems.
Provide instruction to unskilled and semiskilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Ability to operate various motorized vehicles and forklifts; Use scaffolds ladders compressors and pneumatic tools; Use a variety of power hand and machine tools and test instruments; computer and office equipment precision tools and measuring instruments.
Required License/Certification
Posses a valid nonrestricted Valid California Drivers License; comply with the Defensive Drivers Training program requirements if a vehicle is used on official business.
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 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
Environmental/Physical/Special
Considerable physical effort and intermittent exposure to inclement weather/working conditions; must be able to lift carry push and pull up to 50 pounds; exposure to work environments that include; lack of adequate ventilation cramped quarters and toxic conditions; superior hand/eye coordination for manipulation tools; utilizes powerful hand power and machine tools.
Wears distinctive clothing safety shoes and personal protective equipment provided by the University at all times when in pay status.
Incumbent is considered essential personnel during a campus Emergency (a sudden unexpected happening; an unforeseen occurrence or condition requiring immediate action).
Article 2.11 of the Teamsters CBA
PreEmployment Requirements
This position requires the successful completion of a background check.
Eligibility to Work
Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.
Benefits
Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Lifes Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues students and the customers we serve.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical Dental Vision Pension 401k Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program all geared towards the Universitys commitment to attract motivate and retain our employee.
CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)
Eligible and qualified oncampus applicants currently in bargaining units 2 5 7 and 9 are given hiring preference.
Additional Information
SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1B VISAS).
Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSUrelated work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework all work is expected to be performed in the state of California and this position is assigned to oncampus operations.
CSU strongly encourages faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at and questions may be sent to
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Please note that this position position requirements application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.