Facilities Control Specialist

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 94,904 - 100,719; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Facilities Development & Operations team seeks a Facilities Control Specialist to oversee installation, maintenance, and programming of building automation systems that manage complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Building Infrastructure Trades, you will troubleshoot, design and implement control strategies, inspect work for code compliance, and mentor colleagues in troubleshooting and calibration of controls across campus.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience operating and maintaining boiler, heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Apprenticeship completing refrigeration or air conditioning mechanics.
• Experience with Pneumatic and Digital Controls.
• Progressively responsible journey-level experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining large, complex HVAC and water treatment systems.
• Experience installing, inspecting, servicing, repairing, replacing and calibrating building automation and control systems.
• Experience using programming features of building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, design, modify, calibrate and program system features and respond to technical and mechanical problems, either remotely or onsite.
• Install, modify and adjust computer-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Fabricate and implement programs or building control strategies for digitally controlled or global supervisory controlled systems.
• Troubleshoot, design and modify programs for building automation systems.
• Repair and maintain individual hardware and software components of applicable systems.
• Perform major-to-minor overhauls including disassembly, inspection, replacement of worn parts, reassembly and testing.
• Perform major-to-minor repairs of microprocessor-based automation systems.
• Respond to service requests, diagnose and troubleshoot system problems and correct as necessary.
• May serve as department specialist on building automation systems, and train others on troubleshooting, overhaul, calibration and testing of controls to facilitate maintenance.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations, standards, and codes.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Building automation systems

Electrical & electronics knowledge

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

Journeyman refrigeration or A/C apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Tridium Work Bench

Job description

Job no: 552451
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Building Infrastructure Trades, The Facilities Control Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, adjustment and repair of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems, which manage the most complex HVAC and refrigeration systems.

The Maintenance & Operations unit of Facilities Development & Operations provides services to a university campus spread across five sites comprised of +167 acres, 85 buildings, and more than six million gross square feet. The HVAC shop is one of seven skilled trades shops within Maintenance & Operations and is comprised of a Facilities Project Supervisor-Mechanical, Lead Building Service Engineer, six Building Service Engineers, four Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics, two Facilities Maintenance Mechanics, and three Facilities Controls Specialists who provides supervision, oversight, and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, design, modify, calibrate and program system features and respond to technical and mechanical problems, either remotely or onsite
• Install, modify and adjust computer-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems
• Fabricate and implement programs or building control strategies for digitally controlled or global supervisory controlled systems
• Troubleshoot, design and modify programs for building automation systems
• Repair and maintain individual hardware and software components of applicable systems
• Perform major-to-minor overhauls which include disassembling and inspecting of all parts, replacing worn and defective parts, reassembling of all equipment and controls, and testing to ensure proper function
• Perform major-to-minor repairs of microprocessor-based automation system that monitors and controls building environments
• Respond to requests for service, diagnose and troubleshoot system problems and correct as necessary
• May serve as the department specialist on building automation systems, and train others on the troubleshooting, overhaul, repair, calibration, and testing of controls to facilitate the maintenance of systems
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations, standard trade practices, and applicable codes and regulations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Thoroughly conversant in the software operation of the applicable building automation system and have journey-level skills and experience to allow them to diagnose, repair and maintain complex HVAC systems and their components. The Facilities Control Specialist is distinguished from the Building Service Engineer and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic in that the primary focus of this classification is on the monitoring and maintenance of building automation systems
• Thorough knowledge of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems, including a thorough knowledge of assigned building automation systems
• Thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment
• Working knowledge of energy management systems including the ability to understand and use system features
• Ability to install, operate and repair HVAC equipment and systems
• Ability to diagnose and repair major malfunctions in the complex multi-zone air conditioning systems
• Ability to use the building automation system’s programming features to design, modify and implement programs to achieve facilities management’s goals, as well as to perform remote and hands‑on troubleshooting, intervention and repair, as needed
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations

Required Qualifications

• 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 equivalent combination of formal course work in mechanical technology and hands‑on experience
• Journey level experience acquired through the completion of a refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic’s apprenticeship program
• Journey level experience with Pneumatic and Digital Controls
• Progressively responsible skilled journey-level experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining large, complex and sophisticated heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning and water treatment systems
• Experience installing, inspecting, servicing, repairing, replacing and calibrating building automation and contort systems
• Experience using programming features of building automation systems

License

A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver’s license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and energy management software for scheduling, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Tridium Work Bench

Compensation

Classification: Facilities Control Specialist
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,504/month - $9,025/month (Step 13 – Step 16)
CSU Salary Range: $6,705/month - $9,768/month (Step 1 – Step 20)
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

This position is open until filled.

Work Schedule

Selected candidates will be placed in one of the following shifts based on operational needs.
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information

University Personnel
[e-mail]
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in‑person program or activity (on‑or off‑campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail].

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis. The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Advertised: April 16, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled