Chief Engineer I

California Department of General Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of General Services in Sacramento seeks a Chief Engineer I to lead HVAC and building systems, ensure reliable operation, and direct maintenance, repair, and safety compliance across state facilities.

You will supervise staff, coordinate service contracts, monitor warranties and permits, and mentor teams while staying aligned with FMD guidelines and Maximo-based workflows.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience within the last fifteen years in the maintenance and operation of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system and related equipment in a large commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution including one year of experience in supervising such a system.

Responsibilities

• Leading staff in the operation, maintenance and building repairs of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical controls.
• Prioritizing and assigning staff to respond to service requests and/or emergency calls.
• Monitoring service contracts, warranties of all equipment and building permits using MS and/or Maximo.
• Attending job-specific trainings in the handling of hazardous materials or other related topics.
• Maintaining records of evacuated refrigerants using Excel.
• Maintaining services, repairs and/or dispose of state equipment that contains refrigerant.
• Acts as backup in the absence of the Chief Engineer II at any regional facility.

Skills

Staff supervision

HVAC operation

Tools

Maximo

Excel

Job description

Do you have previous experience working as a Chief Engineer or Stationary Engineer? Are you looking for a career with more variety and stability? If so, the Department of General Services (DGS) has an excellent opportunity for you with the State of California in Sacramento!

Under general direction of the Chief Engineer II, the Chief Engineer I in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) Swing Space Building leads and provides a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair of heating, engineering operations, special projects, repairs of the heating and electrical plant, other mechanical and power equipment within the State Building and occupied buildings in accordance with FMD guidelines and manuals.

As a Chief Engineer I you will be responsible for:

• Leading staff in the operation, maintenance and building repairs of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, and mechanical controls
• Prioritizing and assigning staff to respond or responds directly to service requests and/or emergency calls submitted by tenants
• Monitoring service contracts, warranties of all equipment and building permits using MS and or Maximo
• Attending job specific trainings in the handling of hazardous materials or other related topics
• Maintaining records of evacuated refrigerants using Excel
• Maintaining services, repairs and/or dispose of state equipment that contains refrigerant
• Acts as backup in the absence of the Chief Engineer II at any regional facility

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

To be successful in the role, you must meet the qualifications below:

• Two years of experience within the last fifteen years in the maintenance and operation of a heating, ventilating, and air- conditioning system and related equipment in a large commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution including one year of experience in supervising such a system.