Building Service Engineer - 3 Positions Available

at  California State University

Job no: 542912
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer will perform the full range of skilled work necessary to operate, maintain, inspect, diagnose, and repair campus HVAC systems and equipment. The BSE will test, adjust, and calibrate boiler and air-conditioning machinery; tests, adjust, and calibrates mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or microprocessor control instruments. Test and chemically treat boiler and cooling tower water; makes repairs to steam, natural gas, water, air, vacuum, above/underground hhw/chw hydronic distribution. The BSE also repairs/replaces filters, bearings, shafts, seals, rings, and electrical wiring and installs central system parts, gauges, valves, and pipes.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

This position requires thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning and other mechanical equipment; thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment; general knowledge of ventilation principles, thermal dynamics, and closed water systems; working knowledge of energy management systems including the ability to understand and use system features; and a general knowledge of the applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems.
Must be able to install, operate and repair HVAC equipment and systems; demonstrate a high degree of mechanical skill equivalent to journey-level in one or more related trades such as plumbing, pipe fitting, electrical, or air conditioning; read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of mechanical work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
These abilities normally would be acquired through two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and systems or the equivalent combination of
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.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment and systems required.
• Four years of experience is preferred.
• BOC Level I & II Certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

• Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent’s time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

• HVAC and mechanical systems - Responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, water treatment and ventilating equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, condensers, compressors, circulating water pumps, blower vans, valves, ducting, gauge).
• Emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air, and oil distribution systems.
• Conduct a variety of electrical services and maintenance - 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.