Commercial HVAC Building Engineer

About BBS

Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff.

BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses.

Departments within BBS:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Energy and Utilities
• Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
• Planning and Sustainability
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
• Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops)
• Grounds and Landscaping Services
• Custodial Services
• Design and Construction Services

BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to “Build a Better Campus Everyday.”

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Facilities Management and the immediate supervision of the Supervising Building Service Engineer, maintains, services, repairs, and inspects heating, ventilating, mechanical, and air conditioning systems, and the mechanical, plumbing, electrical and electronic systems associated with the decentralized utilities centers located throughout the campus and the Central Plant facility.

• Responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing and inspecting heating, air conditioning, water treatment and ventilating equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, condensers, compressors, circulating water pumps, blower vans, valves, ducting, gauge).
• Tests and adjusts, as required, chemically treats boiler hot water, chilled water, condenser and cooling tower water and other systems as needed.
• Maintains and inspect, diagnoses and makes emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, air and oil distribution systems.
• Will be called upon to periodically adjust air handling equipment to achieve air flow, temperature and humidity balances for individual rooms, building area or buildings.
• Repairs and replaces bearing, shafts, seals, rings, and electrical wiring and installs mechanical system parts, gauges, valves, and pipes which require the application of skills and knowledge equivalent to the journey level in one or more of the basic trades worked.

The candidate possesses a strong working knowledge of HVAC systems for both central and decentralized building plants, as well as expertise in building temperature control systems including electric, electronic, and pneumatic controls. They are well-versed in current facilities maintenance procedures, encompassing plumbing systems, electric motor control operations, and water treatment systems. They demonstrate excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, interact professionally and civilly with the university community, co-workers, and supervisors, maintaining a safe and respectful environment.

A professional image and demeanor are essential, and experience in a university or institutional setting is highly valued. Trade-related higher education and CFC certification are desirable qualifications that further enhance suitability for the role.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university s commitment to a "vision of excellence."

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and…