Salk Institute Office of Technology Development
Building Service Engineer
Salk Institute Office of Technology Development, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer trade classification has responsibilities that support operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC&R; Electrical; Plumbing; Central Plant Mechanical; Fabrication and Welding systems and infrastructure. Incumbent is responsible for resolving complex technical matters. The incumbent acts using acquired skill and experience, exercising Institute and professionally established safety precautions. Incumbent responds to service calls, performs preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with scheduled procedures. Trains lower-level employees in various technical areas.
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values all members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline, professional acumen, and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Key Responsibilities
Operates, maintains and repairs a wide range of central plant equipment including but not limited to: boilers, steam generators, chillers, cooling towers, diesel generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps, water softeners, and reverse osmosis systems.
Manipulates features of building automation systems to adjust space temperatures and air intake to optimize comfort, while conserving energy; affects building automation programming schedules for the heating and cooling of campus facilities.
Responds to trouble calls such as: hot and cold calls, equipment alarms, water leaks, clogged drains, electrical power issues, and lighting issues.
Conducts chemical analyses for water treatment for various systems such as: chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and water softeners.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of ductwork, fan coil units, air handlers, vacuum pumps and air compressors.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of lights, switches, receptacles, conduit, Wiremold raceway and batteries.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of laboratory plumbing utilities, pipes, fittings, and fixtures. Perform preventative maintenance on eyewash stations, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers.
Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, sweeping and mopping, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
What We Require
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Training Preferred:
1 year trade school in one of the following trades: HVAC&R / Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Machining or Building Maintenance.
Experience Required:
These abilities normally would be acquired through 2-5 years of specialized experience in one of the following: HVAC&R, Electrical, Plumbing, Central Plant Mechanical, or Fabrication and Welding.
Experience Preferred:
2 years of experience Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
2 years of experience Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
2 years of experience Flux cored arc welding (FCAW)
2 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication.
2 years of experience in machine shop operations.
Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office; Project Management Software.
Other skills required:
Demonstrated ability to read construction drawings and documentation.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Must be willing to maintain First Aid/CPR/AED training/certification.
Satisfactory completion of the post-offer physical required.
Must be able to use ladders to provide access to work areas and work from heights.
What We Can Offer The expected pay range for this position is
$27.00 to $32.50 hourly . Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include, but are not limited to, such hairstyles as braids, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the above-mentioned characteristics, including:
Any combination of characteristics.
A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
A perception that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Research Services
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Building Service Engineer
role at
Salk Institute Office of Technology Development
Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer trade classification has responsibilities that support operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC&R; Electrical; Plumbing; Central Plant Mechanical; Fabrication and Welding systems and infrastructure. Incumbent is responsible for resolving complex technical matters. The incumbent acts using acquired skill and experience, exercising Institute and professionally established safety precautions. Incumbent responds to service calls, performs preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with scheduled procedures. Trains lower-level employees in various technical areas.
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values all members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline, professional acumen, and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Key Responsibilities
Operates, maintains and repairs a wide range of central plant equipment including but not limited to: boilers, steam generators, chillers, cooling towers, diesel generators, air compressors, vacuum pumps, water softeners, and reverse osmosis systems.
Manipulates features of building automation systems to adjust space temperatures and air intake to optimize comfort, while conserving energy; affects building automation programming schedules for the heating and cooling of campus facilities.
Responds to trouble calls such as: hot and cold calls, equipment alarms, water leaks, clogged drains, electrical power issues, and lighting issues.
Conducts chemical analyses for water treatment for various systems such as: chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and water softeners.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of ductwork, fan coil units, air handlers, vacuum pumps and air compressors.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of lights, switches, receptacles, conduit, Wiremold raceway and batteries.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of laboratory plumbing utilities, pipes, fittings, and fixtures. Perform preventative maintenance on eyewash stations, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers.
Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, sweeping and mopping, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
What We Require
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Training Preferred:
1 year trade school in one of the following trades: HVAC&R / Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Machining or Building Maintenance.
Experience Required:
These abilities normally would be acquired through 2-5 years of specialized experience in one of the following: HVAC&R, Electrical, Plumbing, Central Plant Mechanical, or Fabrication and Welding.
Experience Preferred:
2 years of experience Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
2 years of experience Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
2 years of experience Flux cored arc welding (FCAW)
2 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication.
2 years of experience in machine shop operations.
Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office; Project Management Software.
Other skills required:
Demonstrated ability to read construction drawings and documentation.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Must be willing to maintain First Aid/CPR/AED training/certification.
Satisfactory completion of the post-offer physical required.
Must be able to use ladders to provide access to work areas and work from heights.
What We Can Offer The expected pay range for this position is
$27.00 to $32.50 hourly . Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include, but are not limited to, such hairstyles as braids, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the above-mentioned characteristics, including:
Any combination of characteristics.
A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
A perception that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Research Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Salk Institute Office of Technology Development by 2x
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