Building Service Engineer

CSU; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan through CalPERS

Tuition waiver

FlexCash

Employee Assistance Programs

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Building Service Engineer to maintain and operate campus mechanical systems, including Central Plant, chillers, boilers, and HVAC components.

The role requires journey-level experience, ability to read blueprints, and strong preventative maintenance skills, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional after-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of high- and low-pressure boilers, heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, inspect, repair, and install mechanical equipment and systems across campus.
• Monitor system performance, respond to equipment failures and emergencies, perform preventive maintenance.
• Utilize CMMS and ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors, leads, fellow trades personnel, contractors, and campus stakeholders.

Skills

Journey-level experience

Boilers/HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Safety/compliance

Education

Formal coursework in mechanical technology

Tools

Blueprints & drawings

Job description

Job Title

Building Service Engineer

Classification

Building Service Engineer

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,998 - $8,737 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,998 - $7,606 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) within the Division of Administration and Finance is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Building Service Engineers team as the Building Service Engineer. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Mechanical Trades Operations Manager, the Building Service Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment and systems supporting campus facilities. This includes the Central Plant and trigeneration systems, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, cooling and heating water pumping systems, air compressors, air dryers, thermal energy storage systems, photovoltaic (PV) and associated controls and equipment. The Building Service Engineer operates, maintains, services, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and inspects a full range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and related mechanical systems and components throughout the University. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, responding to equipment failures and emergencies, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards.

This is a critical position responsible for maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and safety of campus infrastructure in support of the University's mission, vision, and values. The Building Service Engineer regularly interacts with the campus community and collaborates with supervisors, leads, fellow trades personnel, contractors, consultants, and campus stakeholders. Demonstrates initiative, accountability, technical expertise, and a commitment to providing exceptional service while fostering a safe, comfortable, and productive learning, research, and working environment. Other duties as assigned.

Essential 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 course work in mechanical technology and hands‑on experience. Thorough knowledge of high- and low‑pressure boilers, as well as 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. Ability to install, operate, and repair HVAC equipment and systems. Demonstrated high degree of mechanical skill equivalent to journey-level in one or more related trades such as plumbing, pipe fitting, electrical or air conditioning. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications. Ability to make rough sketches and estimate costs, time, and materials required for mechanical work. Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record‑keeping systems. Ability to prepare standard reports, provide instruction to unskilled and semi‑skilled assistants, and analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating and maintaining Energy Management Systems (EMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), including Andover lnfinity controls, turbine generators, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based control systems. Knowledge of central plant operations, power generation, and building systems in large institutional, commercial, or university facilities. Training and certification in asbestos awareness, asbestos safety, and asbestos‑related work practices. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and control systems and support the efficient operation of critical campus infrastructure.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Must maintain authorization to operate University vehicles as required. Regularly required to work in outdoor environments and in wet, dirty, dusty, noisy, and variable weather conditions. Frequently required to work around swimming pools, fountains, water treatment chemicals, and mechanical equipment. Perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, bending, and prolonged standing or walking. May be required to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in areas containing asbestos‑containing materials in accordance with established safety procedures and regulatory requirements. Respond to emergency service calls.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring anynewH-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.