Building Service Engineer

The California State University; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

PERS retirement

Education fee waiver

Paid holidays

Job summary

The California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock is seeking a Building Service Engineer to perform maintenance on HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, and related systems. Under general supervision, you will diagnose issues, calibrate controls, and coordinate with campus operations to ensure safe, efficient services; travel may be required; EPA certification preferred.

Full-time position with competitive benefits, on-site work at Stanislaus State, and opportunities for professional development as

Qualifications

• Two years journey-level experience operating HVAC and related systems.
• EPA Universal Certification preferred.
• Experience in CSU or higher education environments preferred.
• Completion of HVAC-related training or education.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, boiler, and related systems.
• Test and calibrate control instruments and meters.
• Diagnose issues and perform repairs to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain safety and compliance with procedures.
• Monitor building automation systems and optimize energy usage.

Skills

Boiler operation

HVAC maintenance

Electrical wiring

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Energy management

Tools

Automated Logic Controls

Job description

Job no: 554784
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Full-time position available on or after October 5, 2026for Facilities Administration. Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer independently performs ongoing maintenance and repair work on a wide range of systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, and water systems. The role involves diagnosing and repairing issues to ensure efficient system operation, while handling less sophisticated and comprehensive tasks on complex refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Job Duties

• Operate, maintain, repair, and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water systems and equipment.
• Test, adjust, and calibrate boiler and air conditioning machinery, as well as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and microprocessor control instruments.
• Repair and replace bearings, shafts, seals, rings, and electrical wiring.
• Install central system parts, such as gauges, valves, and pipes, using journey-level skills in one or more applicable trades.
• May rotate through various shift assignments for the operation, service, and repair of cogeneration equipment.
• Maintain and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Maintain and record reports, estimate cost, time, and materials, and perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
• Use building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in HVAC systems.
• Monitor building automation systems data and adjust systems to optimize energy usage.
• Respond to service requests to adjust air flow, temperature, and humidity balances in rooms, building areas, or entire buildings.
• Participate in the maintenance and operations of applicable heating and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Test and chemically treat boiler, condenser, and cooling tower water, as well as water from other systems.
• Maintain swimming pools, ensuring proper treatment and functionality.
• Maintain, inspect, diagnose, and make emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air, and oil distribution systems.
• May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
• At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: None required.
• Experience: 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 systems or the equivalent combination of formal course work in mechanical technology and hands‑on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of EPA Universal Certification in accordance with 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• 2 years related mechanical trades experience in a CSU or higher educational institution.
• Previous experience using Automated Logic Controls in the course of employment in the mechanical trades.
• 4 years experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Completion of training or education related to HVAC.
• EPA Universal Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditions, 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 the applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanicaland HVAC systems.
• Ability to install, operate and repair HVAC equipment and systems.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications and make rough sketches. Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of mechanical work.
• Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems and prepare standard reports.
• Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.
• Ability to 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 (which may include: fingerprinting, checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records, motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with the CSU.

Special Conditions

• Position may be required to travel.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

• Anticipated starting salary will be $6,492(step 5) – $7,168(step 10) per monthplus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full$5,998 (step 1) – $8,737(step 20) per month.
• Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 6)Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

Additional Information

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full‑time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post‑graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. California Relay Service is available at [phone] voice and [phone] TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Advertised: Aug 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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