BUILDING SERVICE ENGINEER

Cal Poly Humboldt; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Fee waiver education program

15 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt is seeking a Building Service Engineer in California. The ideal candidate will perform skilled trades work to maintain and modify various building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Responsibilities include maintenance, emergency response, and preventive maintenance tasks.

Qualifications include a minimum of two years of experience in HVAC systems and strong knowledge of safety codes. Benefits include vacation, medical plans, and a retirement membership.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in HVAC operation and maintenance.
• Preferred: Experience in a school or university environment.
• Ability to operate and maintain necessary tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance and service requests.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of low-pressure boilers

Heating and ventilation systems knowledge

Ability to read blueprints

Emergency response ability

Ability to operate tools and equipment

Education

Two years of journey-level experience

EPA 608 Certification

Job description

Building Service Engineer

Job #555073 (2 positions) – Open Until Filled

Facilities Management Department, Cal Poly Humboldt

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• HVAC Systems Operation, Maintenance & Automation (25%) – Operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment; test, adjust and calibrate boilers and air conditioning machinery; chemically treat boiler water; maintain, inspect, diagnose and perform emergency repairs to gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution systems; respond to service requests; use building automation and control systems; monitor and adjust systems; maintain logs; monitor swimming pool chemistry.
• Duties Specific to Assignment for Evening & Weekend Shifts (25%) – Act as first responder to campus emergencies; perform basic tasks in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and custodial trades; respond to fire alarms, elevator outages, power outages, flood and other adverse conditions; communicate incidents via oral and written reports; represent the Facilities Management Department outside of regular hours.
• Preventive Maintenance, Service Requests & Trade Support (20%) – Respond to routine maintenance and service requests; prioritize requisitioning materials and supplies; participate in maintenance and operations of trade shops; consult and work with other trades workers; monitor contractor work; perform all work in accordance with safety procedures; clean, maintain, and service tools and equipment; provide instruction to assistants.
• Commercial Equipment Maintenance (Kitchen & Laundry Systems) (15%) – Maintain and repair commercial kitchen equipment (fryers, walk‑in coolers, grills, steamers, dishwashers) and campus‑owned commercial laundry equipment.
• Administrative Support, Documentation & Logistics (10%) – Drive to and from job locations; load and unload tools and materials; track and report time and materials; estimate cost, time and materials; assist in inventorying stock; prepare standard reports; attend mandatory training and meetings; perform necessary functions during emergencies.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%) – Perform duties as listed in classification standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of low‑pressure boilers, heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical equipment, and HVAC safety codes.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, and methods for operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment.
• General knowledge of ventilation principles, thermal dynamics, closed water systems, and energy management systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost, time, and materials; prepare standard reports.
• Ability to install, operate, and repair HVAC equipment; maintain records; provide instruction; respond to emergencies; perform arithmetic; work independently with supervision; operate and maintain necessary tools and equipment; use computers and tablets with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; use two‑way radios; observe safety requirements; communicate effectively; accommodate changing priorities; operationalize sustainability concepts.

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 in mechanical technology and hands‑on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing the duties described herein within a school, university or institutional environment.
• Working knowledge of JCI Metasys & MUI.
• EPA 608 Certification or ability to obtain it quickly.
• Valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Benefits

Full‑time, benefited, non‑exempt 12‑month pay plan, permanent position with a one‑year probationary period. Benefits include vacation; medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; voluntary pre‑tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts; fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Humboldt provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. Cal Poly Humboldt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status.

Additional Legal Statements

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority,” pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107. Employees must maintain a permanent residence in California and must be able to accept on‑campus work assignments. The position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. The University follows COVID‑19 vaccination recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).