Working and Classification Title: Building Service Engineer
Position Details
Emergency Hire - Temporary position lasting at most 90 days with an option of being extended to 180 days.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer operates, maintains, repairs and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and associated water systems; tests, adjusts, and calibrates boiler and air conditioning system mechanical, electrical, and electronic controls; tests and chemically treats boiler, cooling tower, open and closed loop heating and cooling, and swimming pool water systems; maintains, inspects, analyzes and makes emergency repairs to steam and heating and cooling water piping distribution systems; regularly uses features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage; monitors building automation systems data and makes adjustments as appropriate; performs service calls with a high level of customer satisfaction focus; maintains logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized record-keeping systems; and may instruct and lead semi-skilled or unskilled assistants. Incumbent also repairs and replaces bearings, shafts, seals, rings and electrical wiring, and installs distribution system parts such as: regulators, gauges, valves and pipes, which require the application of journey-level skills in one or more of the applicable trades. Additionally, incumbent may be assigned to alternate work schedules, including weekends.
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,151 - $7,942 per month
Hiring Range/Rate: $35.49 per hour
Time Base: Hourly-Intermittent/Daily Rate
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm. Hours may adjust during summer period.
Department Information
Specific department for this position is University Housing.
Knowledge:
Work requires 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; 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.
Abilities:
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; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.
Experience:
These abilities normally would be acquired through two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and
Required Qualifications
Knowledge /Skills /Abilities
1. Ability to perform duties in compliance with all safety practices and regulations
2. Ability to perform preventative and planned maintenance
3. Ability to use an energy management system
4. Effective communication skills
5. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service in a diverse working environment
6. Ability to use standard office equipment (e.g. desktop computer), standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader), and the Internet
Physical Requirements:
7. Ability to safely move up to 50 pounds in a variety of work environments
8. Ability to wear personal protective equipment as necessary
Work Schedule Requirements:
9. Ability to work irregular work week or shift work, as necessary
Conditions of employment
- Ability to pass a background check
10. Completion of an apprenticeship program leading to journey-level HVAC technician or operating engineer
11. Four or more years of journey level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment
12. Asbestos abatement certification, or ability to obtain certification
13. EPA approved "Universal" certification in refrigerant usage
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
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