BUILDING SERVICE ENGINEER

Humboldt State University; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 66,937 - 97,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Education fee waiver

California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Job summary

Humboldt State University is seeking a Building Service Engineer responsible for maintaining and modifying HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate must have two years of journey-level experience and will handle emergency requests, routine maintenance, and training unskilled assistants.

This full-time role promises premium benefits including vacation, medical coverage, and 15 paid holidays annually.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Experience in a school, university, or institutional environment is preferred.
• EPA 608 certification or ability to obtain is needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVAC systems and equipment.
• Respond to service requests and emergencies.
• Perform routine maintenance and supervise contractor work.
• Maintain and repair commercial kitchen equipment.
• Drive to job locations and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of low-pressure boilers

HVAC system maintenance

Plumbing skills

Ability to respond to emergencies

Use of Microsoft Office

Proficiency in energy management software

Education

Two years of journey-level experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building control systems

Job description

BUILDING SERVICE ENGINEER

Job no: 558147

Work type: Staff

Location: Humboldt

Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site

Salary Range: $5,998 – $8,737 per month (Step 1-20)

Annual paid holidays: 15

Position Summary

The Building Service Engineer performs a full range of independent skilled trades work and related tasks as required to maintain and/or modify building heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air conditioning, commercial kitchen, laundry, and water systems. Incumbents may provide instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semi‑skilled assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVAC systems and equipment, including testing, adjusting, calibrating, chemical treatment of boiler water, emergency repairs, and building automation diagnostics.
• Respond to service requests, fire alarms, elevators, power outages, flooding, and other emergencies outside regular hours; communicate incidents via oral and written reports.
• Perform routine maintenance, prioritize material requisitions, supervise contractor work, maintain a safe work environment, and service tools and equipment.
• Maintain and repair commercial kitchen equipment (fryers, grills, dishwashers, etc.) and campus owned laundry equipment.
• Drive to job locations, track time and materials, estimate costs, assist inventory, prepare reports, attend training, and perform emergency functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of low‑pressure boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC equipment; journey‑level skill in plumbing, pipe fitting, electrical, or air conditioning.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications; making rough sketches.
• Estimating cost, time, materials of mechanical work, maintaining records, and preparing standard reports.
• Providing instruction to assistants; responding to emergencies; working independently under general supervision.
• Proficiency with building control systems, including pneumatic and DDC controls, and energy management software.
• Use of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, tablets, and communication devices.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of journey‑level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems, or the equivalent combination of formal coursework and hands‑on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school, university or institutional environment.
• Working knowledge of JCI Metasys & MUI.
• EPA 608 certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid California driver's license with a safe driving record.

Benefits

Full‑time, non‑exempt status, 12‑month pay plan with one‑year probationary period. Premium benefits include vacation, medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, pre‑tax health and dependent care accounts, education fee waiver, California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year.

Application Process

Submit Letter of Interest, Resume/CV, and contact information for at least three supervisor references electronically via the “Apply Now” button by the application deadline. Deadline: June 5, 2026 (11:55 PM).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cal Poly Humboldt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.