Campus HVAC Watch Engineer: Emergency Response

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California-Berkeley is seeking an HVAC Watch Engineer to manage environmental control of campus facilities, monitor and adjust cooling and heating systems, and respond to campus emergencies using EMS and other control systems.

The role requires senior HVAC expertise, coordination with trades, and adherence to safety guidelines, with responsibilities spanning maintenance and operations for a large university complex.

Qualifications

• Five years journeyman experience in a comparable position or related experience in a university, hospital or large building complex.
• Operate and adjust the building environment and control all systems through the use of computerized and manual HVAC controls.
• Perform testing and treatment to maintain the condition of the cooling tower water systems.
• Operate, adjust and PM on steam and hot water boilers and their immediate auxiliaries.
• Operate, adjust and PM on building heating and ventilation systems, including thermostats and EMS.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to interact with campus community in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Environmental control of facilities including temperature in rooms and zones; operation and maintenance of pneumatic and electronic control systems; first responders to campus emergencies.
• Primary first responders to OLAC and BSL3 alarms.
• Monitor and adjust chiller systems, air conditioning, refrigeration and steam heating systems; manage building conditions via EMS and other control systems.
• Maintenance and repairs to building systems including fans, fume hoods, Bio Safety Cabinets, and pumps; coordinate with other trades.
• Coordinate repairs with other trades at Facilities Services; ensure buildings are in good working order.

Skills

HVAC controls

Chillers/Boilers

Emergency response

Reading blueprints

Education

Five year apprenticeship program or equivalent

Tools

EMS

Blueprints

Job description

University of California-Berkeley is seeking an HVAC Watch Engineer to manage environmental control of campus facilities, monitor and adjust cooling and heating systems, and respond to campus emergencies using EMS and other control systems.

The role requires senior HVAC expertise, coordination with trades, and adherence to safety guidelines, with responsibilities spanning maintenance and operations for a large university complex.