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• CURRENT CSU SYSTEM-WIDE APPLICANTS ONLY ***

Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates.

The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Operating Engineer is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of stationary equipment, boilers (gas and/or oil), chiller systems and other mechanical equipment used to provide campus utilities. Working independently, under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs day-to-day operations for the Boiler Chiller Plant, and assists with the operation of building equipment and automated energy management systems to control HVAC.

The incumbent will monitor and adjust mechanical and computerized controls to ensure systems operate efficiently and safely, and maintain daily logs of operation including maintenance work, test results, instrument readings, details of equipment malfunctions and energy consumption for conservation analysis. Responsibilities include identifying malfunctions, testing water quality, and taking necessary corrective action. Incumbent will also perform miscellaneous field duties, including maintenance and repair of underground and auxiliary equipment.

This position works under direct supervision of the Supervising Building Services Engineer and general supervision of the Manager of Engineering Trades/Chief Engineer. Operating Engineers work shifts, day, swing, and/or graveyard, including weekends, providing continuous twenty-four-hour coverage, seven days per week.

This position is Night Shift, Saturday through Wednesday, 10 pm to 6 am.

The abilities listed above would normally be acquired through the full-time equivalent of two years of hands‑on experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler and chiller systems, co‑generation systems, and/or related mechanical equipment. Completion of a certificate or other vocational training in a related field may be substituted for hands‑on experience.

• 2 years of HVAC service experience and/or 2 years of central plant operation experience.
• 1 year of pipe fitting experience.
• 1 year of steam operations experience.
• Boiler operations experience.
• Chiller operations experience.
• Understanding of building automation software.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: NIGHT-SHIFT, Sat-Wed 10:00pm-6:00am

CSU Classification Salary Range: $64,260 (Step
1) - $93,612 (Step 20) per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.…