Commercial HVAC Building Engineer

Commercial HVAC Building Engineer – 2 Positions Available

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for two Commercial HVAC Building Engineer positions. The role operates under the Assistant Director of Facilities Management and the Supervising Building Service Engineer.

Beach Building Services (BBS) supports the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of campus facilities. BBS provides comprehensive support across academics, activities, and event services, contributing to a well‑rounded campus experience.

The Engineer will maintain, service, repair, and inspect heating, ventilating, mechanical, and air conditioning systems, as well as associated mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems throughout campus and the Central Plant.

• Operate, maintain, repair, and inspect heating, air conditioning, water treatment, and ventilating equipment (boilers, chillers, condensers, compressors, pumps, blower vans, valves, ducting, gauges).
• Test and adjust chemical treatments for boiler hot water, chilled water, condenser and cooling tower water.
• Diagnose and make emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, air, and oil distribution systems.
• Adjust air handling equipment to achieve airflow, temperature, and humidity balances for rooms or buildings.
• Repair and replace bearing, shafts, seals, rings, electrical wiring, and install mechanical system parts, gauges, valves, and pipes.

A strong working knowledge of HVAC systems for central and decentralized building plants, plus expertise in building temperature control systems and current maintenance procedures. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; professional image and demeanor. Experience in a university or institutional setting is highly valued. Trade‑related higher education and CFC certification are desirable.

• High school diploma and at least two years of journey‑level experience in boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment and systems.
• Four years of experience is preferred.

• Job requires lifting more than 40 pounds and spending roughly half the time walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

• BOC Level I & II Certification preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license required.

Salary range: $5,998 - $8,737 per month (CSU Classification). Benefits include CalPERS health, vision, dental, tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays per year.

Full‑time, 1.0 time‑base, 40 hours per week. Regular appointment.

Submit an online application via the CSULB employment portal. Complete all sections and provide all relevant education and experience. The application will determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. See full EEO statement for details.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Staff

HR‑Accommodations for assistance.

CSULB requires all employees to reside in California as of the date of hire. The out‑of‑state employment policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California.