Building Service Engineer

Apply now Job no: 544253
Work type: Staff
Location: Northridge
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice.

You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Building Service Engineer operates, maintains, repairs and inspects heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems, and tests and chemically treats boilers, condensers, and chilled water. The incumbent maintains, inspects, diagnoses and makes emergency repairs to hydronic, natural gas, water, refrigerant, and air distribution systems, and regularly uses features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage.

• Monitors building automation systems data, adjusts systems accordingly, and responds to service requests to adjust temperature for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.
• Maintains maintenance and repair logs using manual and computerized recordkeeping systems, and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of HVAC systems.
• Responds to campus community needs after hours, regularly inspect campus lighting and reports issues for repair by electric shop, and contacts management in the event of a campus emergency or utility outage.
• Operates carts and other vehicle as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
• Two (2) 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.
• LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of: high- and low-pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment; 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 systems; HVAC controls (DDC and pneumatic), large air handling systems, Dual-duct, VAV, CAV, single zone, multi-zone, hot water & electric reheat, DX equipment, split, package, mini-split, exhaust systems, hydronic systems;
  
  chilled and hot water pumps and piping, and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to: 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; adapt to varying work environments and to deal with frequent changes and unexpected events;
  
  climb ladders, access HVAC/R systems, lift up to 50 lbs. and work in tight…