Building Service Engineer - (Building Service Engineer) - Mechanical Maintenance

Company: The California State University
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Apply now Job no: 542248 Work type: Staff Location: San Francisco Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Working TitlePositions Available1 Position AvailableSF State UniversitySan Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.DepartmentFacilities Services - Mechanical MaintenanceAppointment TypeThis is a one-year probationary position.Time BaseFull-Time (1.0 FTE)Work ScheduleMonday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pmAnticipated Hiring Range:$6,365.00 per month ($76,380.00 annually)However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training.CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,998.00- $8,737.00 per monthPosition SummaryThe Building Service Engineer is distinguished by the independent and ongoing performance of maintenance and repair work on a wide range of heating, ventilating, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air conditioning, and water systems. The Building Service Engineer performs work on complex heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and other mechanical systems. Position makes decisions based upon sound maintenance practice.Position Information

• Performs heating, ventilation and air conditioning preventive maintenance including:
  • Tests, adjusts, and calibrates boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and microprocessor control instruments.
  • Tests and chemically treats boiler, condenser, and cooling tower water and water from other systems.
  • Lubricates, cleans, prepares and paints mechanical systems, machinery and piping as part of corrosion control for preventive maintenance.
  • Maintains swimming pools mechanical pumping, filtering equipment and chemical balancing.
  • Repairs and replaces bearings, shafts, seals, rings, and electrical wiring and installs central system parts, gauges, valves and pipes which requires the application of journey-level skills in one or more of the applicable trades.
  • Completes scheduled maintenance tasks of cleaning/replacing filters, calibration of controls, and functional tasks to ensure continuous operation of equipment including:
    • Regularly uses features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage.
    • Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment.
    • Monitors building automation systems data and adjusts system accordingly.
    • Responds to service requests to adjust airflow, temperature and humidity balance for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.
    • Completes necessary repairs to heating ventilation and air conditioning related equipment as requested by work orders.
    • Maintains logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized record-keeping systems.
      • Reports problems and needed repairs to supervisor to be documented and scheduled.
      • Responds promptly to, and assists with, urgent needs in order to prevent injury, damage or further incident.
      • Maintains clean work areas, tools, equipment and associated structures.
      • Uses protective equipment as required for personal safety.Other duties as assignedAll of the above functions are performed to provide an operationally sound and safe instructional environment for learning using a variety of power and hand tools, equipment and materials.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge: 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; read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; 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 boilers, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems or the equivalent combination of formal course work in mechanical technology and hands-on experience.Preferred QualificationsFive years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems.Achievement of journey-level skills acquired through completion of an applicable apprenticeship program.Ability to proficiently use computerized building automation systems to diagnose overall building performance and troubleshoot problems.Ability to operate various motorized vehicles, and forklifts; Use scaffolds, ladders, compressors and pneumatic tools; Use a variety of power, hand and machine tools and test instruments; computer and office equipment, precision tools and measuring instruments.Required License/CertificationPossess a valid non-restricted California Driver's License; comply with the Defensive Driver's Training program requirements if a vehicle is used on official business.Pre-Employment RequirementsThis position requires the successful completion of a background check.Eligibility to WorkApplicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.
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