BUILDING SERVICE ENGINEER

Job TitleBuilding Service Engineer – Facilities Management (Job #555073, 2 positions)Close Date: 03/27/2026OrganizationCal Poly Humboldt is a comprehensive university located in the unceded lands of the Wiyot people.Position SummaryThe Building Services Engineer performs a full range of independent skilled trades work and related tasks as required to maintain and/or modify building heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air conditioning, commercial kitchen equipment, commercial laundry equipment, and water systems. Incumbents may also provide instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.Key ResponsibilitiesHVAC Systems Operation, Maintenance & Automation – 25%Operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment.Test, adjust and calibrate condensing, fire tube & water tube boilers and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and/or microprocessor control instruments.Test and chemically treat boiler water and water from other systems.Maintain, inspect, diagnose and make emergency repairs to natural gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution systems.Respond to service requests to adjust air flow, temperature, and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.Use features of building automation and control systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage.Monitor building automation and control systems data and adjust systems accordingly.Maintain logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized record keeping systems.Duties Specific to Assignment for Evening & Weekend Shifts – 25%Acts as a first responder to campus emergencies.Perform basic tasks in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical and custodial trades as required to ensure residence halls and University facilities remain operational.Respond to fire alarms, elevator out of order calls, power outages, flood and other adverse conditions as required to ensure University facilities remain operational.Communicates all incidents via oral and written reports.Generically acts as a representative of the Facilities Management Department for a variety of requests that may occur outside of regular operating hours.Preventive Maintenance, Service Requests & Trade Support – 20%Responds to routine maintenance and service requests.Determines the priority for requisitioning materials and supplies.Participates in the maintenance and operations of a variety of trade shops. Consults and works with other trades workers.Monitors work performed by contractors as requested/assigned by the supervisor.Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.Cleans, maintains and services tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.Maintains a safe and clean work environment.Provides instruction and lead directions to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.Commercial Equipment Maintenance (Kitchen & Laundry Systems) – 15%Maintain and repair commercial kitchen equipment that includes, but not limited to: Fryers, walk-in coolers, grills, steamers and dishwashing equipment.Maintain and repair campus owned commercial laundry equipment.Administrative Support, Documentation & Logistics – 10%Drives to and from offices/shops to job location on campus property; loads and unloads tools, materials and equipment. May pick-up emergency items from local vendors with the approval by the supervisor.Tracks and reports time and materials for assigned work. Maintains records and retrieves data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.Estimates cost, time and materials for assigned projects or work requests.Assists in inventorying stock.Prepares standard reports.Attends mandated University training courses (safety and other), meetings and other events during normal work hours and as requested.Utilizes University time management/absence reporting system as directed by supervisor.May perform any necessary functions in the event of an emergency (i.e., earthquake, fire, flood, etc.) that can be safely performed.Other Duties as Assigned – 5%Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWork requires thorough knowledge of low pressure boilers, 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.AbilitiesMust 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.J-18808-Ljbffr