Building Service Engineer

Building Service Engineer

California State University – East Bay

Job Overview

The Building Service Engineer (BSE) performs ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of campus heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air‑conditioning, and water systems. The BSE works under general supervision, may rotate through central plant and building utility rooms, and provides instruction to semi‑skilled staff. The position may serve as essential personnel during campus emergencies.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $5,998 – $8,737 per month.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401(k), 457, 403(b), dependent and health‑care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and tuition‑fee waiver. For more information, visit the benefits website.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (daily/weekly/monthly/annual PMs and building walk‑throughs).
• Inspect, test, calibrate, and service HVAC/mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, AHUs, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VFDs, valves, and controls.
• Replace consumables and wear parts (belts, filters, seals, bearings).
• Document all work in the campus CMMS (TMA).
• Diagnose and repair issues within steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air, and oil distribution systems.
• Perform minor electrical work associated with HVAC (fuses, disconnects, motor starters) within training/authorization.
• Coordinate parts procurement and communicate repair status to supervisor or customers.
• Support shop projects and small in‑house upgrades within scope.
• Use Building Automation System (BAS) to monitor trends/alarms, adjust sequences, schedules, and setpoints to maintain comfort and conserve energy.
• Escalate advanced control strategy/programming issues to Facilities Control Specialists or contractors.
• Close work orders with complete notes, labor, and parts in TMA.
• Participate in safety tailgates and required CSU/CSUEB trainings (Asbestos/Lead O&M, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Aerial/Scissor Lift, Hot Work).
• Respond to campus emergencies as essential personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of high‑ and low‑pressure boilers, heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air‑conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment.
• Understanding of ventilation principles, thermal dynamics, closed water systems, and energy‑management systems.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations for mechanical and HVAC systems.

Abilities

• Install, operate, and repair HVAC equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate mechanical skill equivalent to journey‑level in plumbing, pipe fitting, electrical, or air‑conditioning trades.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Make rough sketches, estimate cost, time, and materials.
• Maintain records and retrieve data from manual or computerized systems.
• Prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi‑skilled assistants.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Perform arithmetic calculations as required.
• Read and write at an appropriate level.

Experience

• Two years of journey‑level experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air‑conditioning equipment, or equivalent combination of formal coursework and hands‑on experience.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, motorized equipment, etc.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in varying climatic conditions, including inclement weather.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• A willingness to work some weekends and holidays; workweek will be adjusted accordingly.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Expectations for campus emergencies such as power outages, natural disasters, pandemics.
• EPA 608 Type II or Universal certification (required at hire or within 6 months).
• Valid California driver’s license; completion of CSU defensive driving and participation in CSU/State DMV Pull Program.
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