Building Service Engineer (HVAC Technician)

Sonoma State University; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 66,937 - 97,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sonoma State University is hiring a full-time Building Service Engineer in Sonoma, California. The role involves maintaining and repairing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to ensure a safe environment for daily operations and events. Applicants should have two years of experience or equivalent coursework in mechanical/electrical systems. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $5,998 to $8,737 per month, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to complete a pre-placement exam and obtain a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Ensure all systems meet code requirements and provide a safe environment.
• Support daily operations and special events.

Skills

HVAC systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Google Suite knowledge

Education

Two years of journey-level experience or equivalent coursework

Job description

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

In your cover letter, please describe your experience with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems and provide a specific example of a troubleshooting or repair you have performed.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Facilities Engineering Manager – Infrastructure and Projects, the Building Service Engineer (BSE) performs maintenance and repair work on 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, 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.

Key Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment systems or equivalent combination of formal coursework in mechanical/electrical controls technology with hands‑on experience.
• Preferable experience as an on‑site engineer for performances and events in a performing arts setting with diverse performers, campus departments, and their requests.
• Beginning proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required; knowledge of Google Suite, computerized work control system, building control systems, and PeopleSoft preferred.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑placement exam and possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s License for operation of any vehicle or equipment required.

Salary And Benefits

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position that leads 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; it is not expected to exceed step 5 ($6,492 per 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, and 15 paid holidays 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. This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California employer. All employees upon date of hire must reside in the State of California. The CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits hiring 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.

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 seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants must sign a release form authorizing the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.