Building Service Engineer (HVAC Technician)

Sonomaseawolves; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 66,937 - 97,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

Retirement (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Sonomaseawolves is looking for a Building Service Engineer to perform maintenance and repair work on various systems at Sonoma State University. This full-time position involves ensuring HVAC and other operational systems are fully functional and meet safety codes. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience in relevant fields, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary range from $5,998 to $8,737 per month and benefits included. Valid California Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.
• Ability to work in a performing arts setting with diverse performers.
• Pre-placement exam and valid California Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure all operational systems meet code requirements.
• Provide a safe functioning environment for the university.

Skills

Journey-level experience in maintenance and repair

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Knowledge of Google Suite

Education

Formal coursework in mechanical/electrical controls technology

Job description

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Apply now Job no: 557738
Work type: Staff
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Facilities Engineering Manager – Infrastructure and Projects, with additional lead work direction provided from other members of the Facilities Management team, and the Supervising Building Service Engineer, the Building Service Engineer (BSE) performs maintenance and repair work on a range of heating, ventilating, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air conditioning, and water systems needed in support of daily operations and special events at Sonoma State University. The incumbent ensures all heat, ventilation and air conditioning, fire notification, emergency and elevator systems are fully operational; and meet all applicable code requirements. The BSE provides a safe, fully functioning environment in a fiscally responsible manner for the university.

Key Qualifications

This position requires two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment systems or the equivalent combination of formal coursework in mechanical/electrical controls technology with hands‑on experience. On‑site engineer for performances and events with the ability to work in a performing‑arts setting with a diverse variety of performers, campus departments, and their requests is preferred. Beginning proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, computerized work control system, building control systems and PeopleSoft preferred. The incumbent must successfully complete a pre‑placement exam and must possess and/or obtain and thereafter maintain a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $5,998 - $8,737 per month (step 1 – step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 5 ($6,492 a month).

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

Sonoma State University is a State of California employer and requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position. 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.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H‑1B visas).

Job Posted

Advertised: May 06, 2026 (7:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled