Building Service Engineer

About the Position

Please Note: Review of applications will begin on November 13, 2025.

The Building Service Engineer completes independent and on-going performance of maintenance and repair work on a wide range of heating, ventilating, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air conditioning, and water systems. Building Service Engineers perform work on complex refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer (BSE) independently performs ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair on a wide range of campus mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating, plumbing, electrical (as related to HVAC), refrigeration/air-conditioning, and water systems. Uses the campus building automation system (BAS) to diagnose issues, adjust setpoints/schedules, and optimize comfort and energy use; responds to service requests; tests and chemically treats boiler/condenser/cooling-tower water; and maintains logs and records in the campus CMMS (TMA). May rotate through central plant and building utility rooms and may provide instruction to semi-skilled staff. Responds to campus emergencies as essential personnel.

Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance and Inspections

• Perform daily/weekly/monthly/annual PMs and building walk‑throughs.
• Inspect, test, calibrate, and service HVAC/mechanical equipment (pumps, fans, AHUs, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VFDs, valves, and related controls).
• Replace consumables and wear parts (belts, filters, seals, bearings).
• Document PMs and findings in the campus CMMS (TMA).

Troubleshooting and Corrective Maintenance

• Diagnose and repair issues in steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air, and oil distribution systems.
• Perform minor electrical work associated with HVAC (e.g., fuses, disconnects, motor starters) within training/authorization.
• Coordinate parts procurement and communicate repair status to customers/supervisor.
• Support shop projects and small in‑house upgrades within scope.

BAS Monitoring and Adjustments

• Use BAS to monitor trends/alarms and to adjust sequences, schedules, and setpoints per standards to maintain comfort and conserve energy.
• Escalate advanced control strategy/programming issues to Facilities Control Specialists or contractors.

Customer Service, Documentation, and Training

• Close work orders with complete notes, labor, and parts in TMA.
• Participate in safety tailgates and required CSU/CSUEB trainings (Asbestos/Lead O&M, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Aerial/Scissor Lift, Hot Work).

Minimum Qualifications

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.
• 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.
• 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 systems or the equivalent combination of formal course work in mechanical technology and hands-on experience.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work in high locations on ladders, scaffolds, motorized equipment, etc.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in varying climatic conditions, to include inclement weather.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays when required, and the workweek will be adjusted accordingly.
• Must be able to work alone if working conditions dictates.
• Position may be needed during campus emergencies such as power outages, minor and major natural disasters, pandemics, etc.
• EPA 608 Type II or Universal (required at hire or within 6 months).
• Valid California Driver’s License; completion of CSU Defensive Driving; participation in the CSU/State DMV Pull Program.
• Required safety training: Asbestos/Lead O&M, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection (with medical clearance and fit‑testing), Aerial/Scissor Lift, and Hot Work.
• Journey level skill equivalent to that acquired through completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Employee must successfully complete hazardous materials, lead and asbestos training courses offered by the university.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and will be required to obtain a State of California Defensive Driving Permit.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of BAS/energy‑management features and closed‑water systems; ability to interpret trends and alarms to diagnose issues and optimize operation.
• Ability to install/operate/repair HVAC systems; read blueprints and schematics; estimate time/materials; keep accurate records in TMA; prepare standard reports; instruct semi‑skilled staff; and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills with a diverse campus community; understanding of Teamsters Unit 6 rules (overtime, callback, standby, shift).
• Preferred/Desirable: Experience with campus BAS platforms (e.g., ALC, Alerton) basic VFD and hydronic balancing.

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department.

EEO Statement

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.