Building Service Engineer

Review: March 6, 2017

(Job #17-05) Building Service Engineer, $5,109-$6,597/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the

salary range. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position with a one-year probationary period in Facilities Management.

Under the supervision of the Building Maintenance Manager, the incumbent 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 and water systems. Incumbents in this classification also may provide instruction and lead direc-

tion to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants. In addition, incumbents receive lead work direction from the Facility Project Super-

visor and work collaboratively with other Facilities Management staff who lead sustainability and energy efforts for the campus.

This position typically works a 40 hour per week rotating shift that includes occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to 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.

Duties:

Operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment.

To include swimming pools and related equipment.

Test, adjust and calibrate boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and/or microproces-

sor control instruments. Test and chemically treat boiler water and water from other systems.

Maintain, inspect, diagnose and make emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution

systems.

Monitor building automation and control systems data and adjust system accordingly. Use features of building automation

and control systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage.

Repair and replace bearings, shafts, seals, rings and electrical wiring and install central system parts, gauges, valves and

pipes which require the application of journey-level skills.

Responds to routine maintenance and service requests including those required to adjust air flow, temperature, and humidi-

ty balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.

Perform basic tasks in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical and custodial trades as required to ensure University facilities

remain operational.

Respond to fire alarms, power outages, flood and other adverse conditions as required to ensure University facilities remain

operational.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Mechanical skills equivalent to journey-level in one or more related trades such as plumbing, pipe fitting, sheet metal, elec-

trical or air conditioning.

Thorough knowledge of hydronic boilers, pneumatic and digital control systems, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration

and other mechanical equipment.

Working knowledge of building control systems including pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and DDC controls.

General knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to mechanical and HVAC systems.

Ability to inspect, maintain, repair and/or modify building heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigera-

tion, air conditioning and water systems.

Ability to perform strenuous work in potentially hazardous environments.

Ability to recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet short and long term deadlines/goals; and complete routine

tasks despite intermittent interruptions.

Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive

work atmosphere while establishing effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from vari-

ous cultural backgrounds.

Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of journey-level working experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment and sys-

tems, or the equivalent combination of formal coursework in mechanical technology and hands-on experience.

General knowledge of ventilation principles, thermal dynamics, and close water systems.

Working knowledge of energy management systems including ability to understand and use system features.

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Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural

diversity of the state. Additional information about Humboldt State University can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color,

national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran

status, or any other legally protected status.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set

forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies.

Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education--or activities only part of which are qualify-

ing--will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agree-

ments. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus.

Class Code: 6702

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment

verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit

check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued

employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Publication Date: February 6, 2017

Thorough knowledge of pneumatic and DDC control systems and networking.

Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and energy management software programs.

Possession of a valid California driver's license and appropriate safe driving record.

Application Procedure: Please note that applications must be submitted electronically! If assistance is needed, the Hu-

man Resources & Academic Personnel Services office (located in Siemens Hall room 212) has a computer station available

and our front office team would be happy to assist you. Qualified applicants should submit electronically the following materi-

als:

Letter of Interest;

HSU Employment Application;

Resume or Curriculum Vitae;

Contact information for at least three professional references

Submission of the application materials should be sent as an email attachment to: careers@humboldt.edu.

Please include your last name and the job # (17-05) in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline: First review of applications will be Fr iday, March 6, 2017, but applications will be considered

until an acceptable pool of qualified applicants has been received or all positions filled. .

HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and ad-

ministration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and

inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.