Building Services Engineer

Under the supervision of the Aztec Student Union Assistant Director of Facilities, the Building Services Engineer performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks for the Aztec Student Union, Scripps Cottage and SDSU Children's Center facilities and equipment including; but not limited to: HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, lighting, building modifications and general preventative maintenance of buildings and equipment as assigned.

Assists in ensuring the facilities are following LEED O&M guidelines. The position collaborates with the Building Services Coordinator and Building Services Mechanic and assists with supervising and training part-time Building Services Assistants and must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a diverse campus population.

Primary Functions

• Completes FMX work order submittals and performs maintenance tasks and repairs as assigned to ensure that the Aztec Student Union, Scripps Cottage and SDSU Children's Center are maintained, clean and in good repair
• Reviews FMX work order list daily; performs regular routines and completes work order tasks as assigned; delegates tasks to Building Services Leads and Assistants
• Performs emergency and scheduled repairs to buildings, furniture and equipment
• Performs regular walk-throughs of the facilities and inspects equipment to ensure preventative maintenance is performed in a timely manner
• Ensures that facility/equipment repair and storage areas are neat, clean and orderly
• Paints various facility areas and equipment using approved methods
• Repairs floors (carpet, tile, wood), walls and ceilings
• Replaces light bulbs, ballast and fuses; repairs electrical lines and fixtures
• Maintains and repairs building fixtures, locks, windows and doors
• Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures
• Repairs and maintains the building/facility HVAC systems
• Operates and controls the building automation system, using the Niagara system
• Assists in ensuring the facilities are maintained via LEED O&M guidelines
• Assists others in department with special tasks as assigned

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Five years of experience in general maintenance work, building maintenance or in the construction trades required
• Experience in one or more of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, soldering/welding, general building maintenance, HVAC maintenance required

Licenses &

Certifications:

• American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required (certifications may be obtained within first month of employment)
• A valid California Drivers' License and proof of automobile insurance is required

Trainings (Must be completed within 30 days of hire):

• Anti-Harassment Training for Supervisors
• Workplace Violence Prevention
• Data Security & Privacy
• Gender Awareness Training

• Must professionally represent Aztec Student Union, SDSU Children's Center,, Associated Students and San Diego State University at all times
• Must be able to successfully fulfill the Essential Duties of this job description and meet performance expectations
• Highly organized, confidential and reliable individual with keen written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse, frequently changing population of students, faculty and staff
• Capable of maintaining positive working relationships with staff, University, customers and vendors
• Must be able to perform a high level of customer service in a diverse and constantly changing environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, colleagues and guests
• Must have strong communication skills (verbally and written) to communicate at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Ability to operate a computer, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (i.e. slides, sheets, docs) with the ability to learn and utilize new software programs
• Thorough knowledge of methods, tools and equipment necessary for the repair, alteration, maintenance and operation of buildings and facilities
• Working knowledge of building, fire, OSHA and life safety codes and regulations
• Ability to read, write and work from sometimes-complex blueprints, diagrams, and operation and equipment manuals
• Well organized, ability to effectively multi-task,…