BUILDING SERVICE ENGINEER

The California State University; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

15 paid holidays

Retirement plan membership

Job summary

The California State University is seeking a Building Service Engineer to maintain and repair HVAC and plumbing systems across the campus. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.

Candidates should have journey-level experience and provide service in various building systems. The role includes responding to campus emergencies and performing preventive maintenance. The anticipated hiring salary ranges from $5,998 to $7,168 per month.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in HVAC equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of ventilation principles and energy management systems.
• EPA 608 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled trades work for HVAC systems maintenance and repair.
• Respond to service requests and emergencies on campus.
• Maintain records of maintenance work and repair logs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Knowledge of building systems

Education

Two years of journey-level experience

Tools

HVAC diagnostic tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job no: 558147
Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site

Facilities Management

Job #555073 (2 positions)

Building Service Engineer, CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,998 – $8,737 per month (Step 1- Step 20), Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,998 - $7,168 per month (Step 1-10). Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations. This is a full-time, benefited, non‑exempt, 12‑month pay plan, permanent position with a one‑year probationary period in the Facilities Management Department.

Position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre‑tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a 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.

Position Summary

The Building Services Engineer performs a full range of independent skilled trades work and related tasks required to maintain and/or modify building heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air conditioning, commercial kitchen equipment, commercial laundry equipment, and water systems. Incumbents in this classification may also 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 condensing, fire tube & water tube boilers and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and/or microprocessor control instruments.
• Test and chemically treat boiler water and water from other systems.
• Maintain, inspect, diagnose and make emergency repairs to natural gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution systems.
• Respond to service requests to adjust air flow, temperature, and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.
• Use features of building automation and control systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage.
• Monitor building automation and control systems data and adjust systems accordingly.
• Maintain logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized record‑keeping systems.
• Monitor and adjust swimming pool chemistry.

Duties Specific to Assignment for Evening & Weekend Shifts – 25%

• Acts as a first responder to campus emergencies.
• Perform basic tasks in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical and custodial trades as required to ensure residence halls and University facilities remain operational.
• Respond to fire alarms, elevator out of order calls, power outages, flood and other adverse conditions as required to ensure University facilities remain operational.
• Communicates all incidents via oral and written reports.
• Generally acts as a representative of the Facilities Management Department for a variety of requests that may occur outside of regular operating hours.

Preventive Maintenance, Service Requests & Trade Support – 20%

• Responds to routine maintenance and service requests.
• Determines the priority for requisitioning materials and supplies.
• Participates in the maintenance and operations of a variety of trade shops. Consults and works with other trades workers.
• Monitors work performed by contractors as requested/assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Cleans, maintains and services tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Provides instruction and lead directions to unskilled and semi‑skilled assistants.

Commercial Equipment Maintenance (Kitchen & Laundry Systems) – 15%

• Maintain and repair commercial kitchen equipment that includes, but is not limited to: fryers, walk‑in coolers, grills, steamers and dishwashing equipment.
• Maintain and repair campus‑owned commercial laundry equipment.

Administrative Support, Documentation & Logistics – 10%

• Drives to and from offices/shops to job location on campus property; loads and unloads tools, materials and equipment. May pick‑up emergency items from local vendors with approval by the supervisor.
• Tracks and reports time and materials for assigned work. Maintains records and retrieves data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record‑keeping systems.
• Estimates cost, time and materials for assigned projects or work requests.
• Assists in inventorying stock.
• Prepares standard reports.
• Attends mandated University training courses (safety and other), meetings and other events during normal work hours and as requested.
• Utilizes University time‑management/absence reporting system as directed by supervisor.
• May perform any necessary functions in the event of an emergency (i.e., earthquake, fire, flood, etc.) that can be safely performed.

Other Duties as Assigned – 5%

To be assigned by supervisor as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include

• Thorough knowledge of low‑pressure boilers, heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, 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.
• General knowledge of applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems.

Abilities

• Install, operate and repair HVAC equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate a high degree of mechanical skill equivalent to journey‑level 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 record‑keeping systems.
• Prepare standard reports.
• Provide instruction to unskilled and semi‑skilled assistants.
• Analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
• Perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

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 and experience with JCI Metasys & MUI.
• Possess or ability to quickly obtain EPA 608 Certification.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and appropriate safe driving record.

Application Procedure

To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three Supervisor references

Application Deadline

The deadline for the First Review will be June 5th, 2026. Please submit your materials by 11:55 PM.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Additional Information

Working in the State of California is a condition of employment for this position. Employees may perform all or part of their duties remotely only if they maintain a permanent residence in California and are able to accept on‑campus work assignments as required.

Employees may be required to undergo mandatory training, background checks, and additional certifications as part of the hiring process.