Equipment Operation Engineer , International

Equipment Operation Engineer (8135C), International House #87328

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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The International House is a self-supporting residential and program center for up to 600 international and United States students and scholars from the Berkeley campus. Its mission is to foster intercultural understanding and respect among people throughout the world across cultural, economic, and racial lines.

The building, constructed in 1929, is approximately 200,000 square feet and operates year-round. Although the building is the property of The Regents of the University of California, the maintenance and non-structural improvements are the responsibility of The Regents but outside contractors work closely with the Physical Plant staff. The building has 8 floors, 5 elevators, 490 rooms/offices, 600 plumbing fixtures, 3 guestrooms, a dining room and dining facility serving approximately 400,000 meals annually, and a Café.

The Equipment Operating Engineer, reporting directly to the Custodial Manager of Physical Operations, performs a wide variety of skilled trades, maintenance, construction, and renovation work. This position requires at least 4 years of experience in at least 3 of the following disciplines of trades with thorough knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, construction building codes, ADA compliance regulations, air/refrigeration systems, carpentry, painting, drywall, and steam systems, hazardous waste and chemical procedures, Title 19 Life safety codes, and seismic upgrades.

This position also requires the ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals and experience using and repairing hand and sophisticated power tools.

Assisting the Custodial Manager of Physical Operations, the Equipment Operating Engineer evaluates and diagnoses problems and makes recommendations for corrections and/or repairs. Applies skills and job knowledge across areas of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and / or equipment to meet needs of International House. Under general supervision works on operational and / or procedural assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving procedural issues.

The First Review Date for this job is July 21, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Plumbing/Steam/HVAC

• Installation or repair of water, steam, gas, sanitary, storm and drain systems or other types of pipe, fitting, traps, vacuum breakers, bents, and valves.
• Installation or repair of steam pressure regulators and control valves.
• Cutting, threading, bending, assembling, welding, soldering, and fastening of various types and sizes of pipe.
• Opening clogged and clearing drains with manual/electrical…