Stationary Engineer - Facilities Management and Development

Job Summary

This position is located at the Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California. The Stationary Engineer performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of boilers, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, power, water, water treatment, fire alarms, and other mechanical and building components and systems. This position supports safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Solano campus facilities and infrastructure.

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services;
Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability;
Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations.

• Operates, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, piping and related appurtenances used in the distribution of steam and heated water distribution systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems including refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, and associated refrigerant lines and devices.
• Operate, maintain, and repairs air compressors and related systems.
• Maintain, repair, and monitor water distribution, wastewater, and water treatment systems including filters, softeners, and pool water treatment systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on multi-phase electrical circuits up to 600 volts.

• Four (4) years of experience performing duties involving the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, and power equipment in large commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings. Qualifying experience must include the operation and maintenance of air conditioning systems utilizing automatic controls.
• Completion of 700 hours of formalized technical instruction in Stationary Engineering from a recognized program, such as Job Corps, Skill Centers, Regional Occupational Programs (ROP), trade schools, military training, or Joint Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs.
• OR An Associate of Arts degree or a certificate in Mechanical Electrical Technology may be substituted for the required technical instruction, provided the program includes at least 12 semester units in heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems involving automatic controls.
• Two (2) years of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.

• Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire. This position may require the ability to obtain AHERA Supervisor certification for asbestos related work and Cal/OSHA Lead training as well as the ability to wear respiratory protection. A Cal/OSHA mandated medical evaluation is required prior to the use of a respirator.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $80,500 - $100,000 per year

Classification Range: $65,844 - $109,200 per year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.