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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Building Service Engineer

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Pomona, California, United States, 91768

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Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification: Building Service Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,459 - $6,754 per month

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM

The Department Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) serves as the lead organization for planning, developing, and maintaining the campus "natural and built environments" in support of the university's mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPP’s history, aesthetics, physical assets, and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, infrastructure, landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries, FPM strives to provide facilities that meet scope, budget, operational needs and functional requirements. FPM is comprised of approximately 200 facilities professionals (FTE) that also provides maintenance services including custodial services, landscaping, recycling, building and mechanical trades, energy and utility management, fleet and auto services. The workforce is culturally diverse and multilingual. Its composition includes full time staff throughout FPM who are also earning their degrees and many whom have graduated from Cal Poly Pomona; the staff includes licensed architects and engineers, accountants, planners, project managers, administrative staff, carpenters, plumbers, locksmiths, painters, electricians, landscape architects, computer technicians, custodians and other building and mechanical trade technicians.

Duties And Responsibilities

Working in a team environment, under the general supervision of the Director of Operations and Maintenance and the Supervising Building Service Engineer, incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for the following: Inspect, diagnose and perform repair and overhaul of all stationary equipment on campus which involves, natural gas, water, refrigerant, and air distribution systems.

Perform preventative maintenance on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, compressors, water treatment systems controls, and all associated equipment. Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Maintain tools and equipment in good working order; maintain a safe and clean work environment; consult and work with trades workers in a team environment to accomplish multi-trade work orders.

Maintain and control the campus' HVAC systems by using a direct digital, centrally located energy management system, stand‑alone building management controllers, time clocks and manual mechanical controls.

Maintain control system for all types of ventilation distribution systems including variable air volume controllers and independent building control systems (pneumatic, electric/electronic or a combination of both).

Inspect, maintain and operate the controls for all auxiliary equipment associated with the distribution of environmentally controlled HVAC systems.

Maintain, operate, assist in redesign and installation of equipment, piping and all associated instruments vital to the function of utility/support systems, throughout the university.

Analyze system problems and make corrections both by computer and by performing repairs in the field.

Provide independent support of the EMS system, including the ability to set up hardware, workstations and to upgrade them as necessary.

Maintain daily work order records of labor hours and material used, and summary of work performed using manual and/or computerized record keeping systems.

Make recommendations for continuous operational improvements and assists in identifying O&M on recurring, non‑recurring and deferred maintenance tasks.

Respond to periodic calls from faculty members, staff and students for adjustment of air handling equipment to achieve air flow, temperature and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.

Test, adjust and calibrate control instruments to maintain proper environmental conditions, peak operations and energy conservation.

Conduct water chemical tests, analysis and treatment for campus cooling towers and chiller condensers.

May provide support as needed to help inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and operate the controls for the auxiliary equipment and controls associated with the distribution of environmentally controlled HVAC systems.

May provide instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semi‑skilled assistants in accomplishing assigned work.

Qualifications

Driver License, Valid and in State Valid CA Driver's license with insurance.

Two or more years of experience as a journey-level in the HVAC trade, with experience in operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems or the equivalent combination of formal coursework in mechanical technology and hands‑on experience.

Section 608 Certification, EPA Certification, which is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act for technicians who handle refrigerants.

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; and a general knowledge of the applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC system.

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; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years of experience as a journey-level in the HVAC trade.

Must have the ability to communicate timely, clearly, and effectively with staff, students, and contractors in daily electronic and personal conversations; work overtime both scheduled and on call emergency repairs; plan, organize and coordinate work effectively; use work judgment that reflects logic that is in the best interest of the University; conduct yourself with professionalism, courtesy, cooperation and respect; accept direction, constructive criticism and change to work duties; meet deadlines; take initiative and keep abreast of new technology; care for tools and equipment including cleaning up after work and insuring safe operation of equipment; work safely with others; be part of a team‑oriented environment.

HVAC‑R related vocational or trade school courses.

Out of State Work California State University (CSU) system prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy.

Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer may be rescinded if background check reveals disqualifying information or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range This position is part of the Teamsters bargaining unit 6. The CSU classification standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU salary schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is minimum $6,459 and maximum $8,339 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to the I‑9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria: 1. Valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. No more than 3 motor vehicle violations or 3 accidents in 12‑month period. 3. No more than 3 DMV Points for Class C; no more than 5 DMV Points for Classes A, B or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest This position is a designated position under the California State University Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate must file financial interest disclosure forms. For more information, go to the Conflict of Interest policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. For more information, go to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy.

Security & Fire Safety The Cal Poly Pomona Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing on the Cal Poly Pomona website.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Cal Poly Pomona will not discriminate on the basis of pay inquiries. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation Cal Poly Pomona provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact the ADA Coordinator at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu for any accommodation needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity employment and complies with all applicable laws and university policies. For more information, see the Employment Notices page.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Higher Education

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