Building Service Engineer

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Building Service Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of HVAC systems and water equipment. This role involves independent and collaborative work to maintain, repair, and inspect essential systems, ensuring comfort and efficiency across facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, along with a commitment to quality service. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to a sustainable and well-maintained environment, making a significant impact on the community's comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining HVAC systems is essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC and water systems efficiently.
• Monitor and adjust building automation systems for optimal performance.

Skills

HVAC Systems Operation

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Problem-Solving

Water Treatment

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in HVAC

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Computerized Recordkeeping Systems

Job description

Under general supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor for HVAC, the Building Service Engineer works independently or as a team member to operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment. Key responsibilities include:

1. Testing, adjusting, and calibrating boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or microprocessor control instruments.
2. Testing and chemically treating boiler, condenser, and cooling tower water and water from other systems.
3. Maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing and making emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution systems.
4. Using features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage.
5. Monitoring building automation systems data and adjusting systems accordingly.
6. Responding to service requests to adjust air flow, temperature and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.
7. Maintaining swimming pools.
8. Maintaining logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized recordkeeping systems.
9. Instructing and leading semi-skilled or unskilled assistants.
10. Repairing and replacing bearings, shafts, seals, rings and electrical wiring and installing central system parts, gauges, valves and pipes.
11. Rotating through various shift assignments at stations either in a central plant or in the utilities centers of individual buildings or campus centers for the operation, service and repair of low, medium or high-speed revolution cogeneration equipment.

Company info
San Jose State University

Equal Employment Statement: SJSU is an Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.