Building Maintenance Engineer

Overview

EXTENDED applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2025, through 4:30 pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Under direction, operates, maintains, repairs, and adjusts the heating, instrument lighting, air conditioning, ventilating, refrigeration, water treatment, pneumatic control, fire life safety, and other systems; operates, repairs and maintains control panels, compressors, pumps, and exhaust fans; calibrates and installs thermostats; repairs, maintains and makes emergency repairs to low-pressure steam/hot water boilers and to water, air and refrigeration systems and lines; cleans tubes and tests valves, gauges and other equipment;

installs replacement parts and makes minor additions or modifications to existing equipment; performs minor plumbing and electrical repair work on related subsystem equipment; keeps charts and makes oral and written reports; orders and receives supplies; may supervise maintenance personnel; may operate a computerized energy and building maintenance management system; and performs other related duties as required.

Certifications/Experience
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Completion of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program (proof required). Three (3) years full-time equivalent paid journey-level experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and related equipment of a large structure, which must include one year in the operation and maintenance of a large central air conditioning system.

An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high and low-pressure refrigerants (proof required).

Documents
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Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain identifying characteristics. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates with degrees from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at filing.

• Ability to read/troubleshoot from electrical system schematics and experience with computerized building automation control systems.
• Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A valid driver's license and a current DMV record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

• Experience with large (100,000+ sq. ft) and/or high-rise structures, large central plant systems, and pneumatic controls.
• Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desired for some positions.

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, evaluating training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants with Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in order of filing.

This is a continuous eligible list and may expire six months from its effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by July 15, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list. If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at .

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. The workforce should reflect the diversity of the community. The City supports equity and inclusion in its work and is committed to transparency by publishing updated demographic information, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If there is concern about a conviction after a conditional offer and background check, you will have the opportunity to explain or mitigate concerns. More about the Fair Chance Act is available at the California Civil Rights site:

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at . If special accommodation is desired, contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at . For the hearing impaired, call . An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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