Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification: Building Service Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,459 - $6,754 per month

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM


THE DEPARTMENT:

Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) serves as the lead organization for planning, developing, and maintaining the campus 'natural and built environments in support of the university's mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPP's history, aesthetics, physical assets, and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, infrastructure, landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries, FPM strives to provide facilities that meet scope, budget, operational needs and functional requirements. FPM is comprised of approximately 200 facilities professionals (FTE) that also provides maintenance services including custodial services, landscaping, recycling, building and mechanical trades, energy and utility management, fleet and auto services. The workforce is culturally diverse and multilingual. Its composition includes full time staff throughout FPM who are also earning their degrees and many whom have graduated from Cal Poly Pomona. The staff includes licensed architects and engineers, accountants, planners, project managers, administrative staff, carpenters, plumbers, locksmiths, painters, electricians, landscape architects, computer technicians, custodians and other building and mechanical trade technicians.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in a team environment, under the general supervision of the Director of Operations and Maintenance and the Supervising Building Service Engineer, incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for the following: Inspect, diagnosis and perform repair and overhaul of all stationary equipment on campus which involves, natural gas, water, refrigerant, and air distribution systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, compressors, water treatment systems controls, and all associated equipment Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order; maintain a safe and clean work environment; consult and work with trades workers in a team environment to accomplish multi-trade work orders.
• Maintain and control the campus' HVAC systems by using a direct digital, centrally located energy management system, stand-alone building management controllers, time clocks and manual mechanical controls.
• Maintain control system for all types of ventilation distribution systems including variable air volume controllers and independent building control systems (pneumatic, electric/electronic or a combination of both).
• Inspect, maintain and operate the controls for all auxiliary equipment associated with the distribution of environmentally controlled HVAC systems.
• Maintain, operate, assist in redesign and installation of equipment, piping and all associated instruments vital to the function of utility/support systems, throughout the university.
• Analyze system problems and make corrections both by computer and by performing repairs in the field.
• Provide independent support of the EMS system, including the ability to set up hardware, workstations and to upgrade them as necessary.
• Maintain daily work order records of labor hours and material used, and summary of work performed using manual and/or computerized record keeping systems.
• Makes recommendations for continuous operational improvements and assists in identifying O&M on recurring, non-recurring and deferred maintenance tasks.
• Respond to periodic calls from faculty members, staff and students for adjustment of air handling equipment to achieve air flow, temperature and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings.
• Test, adjust and calibrate control instruments to maintain proper environmental conditions, peak operations and energy conservation.
• Conduct water chemical tests, analysis and treatment for campus cooling towers and chiller condensers.
• May provide support as needed to help inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and operate the controls for the auxiliary equipment and controls associated with the distribution of environmentally controlled HVAC systems.
• May provide instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants in accomplishing assigned work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver License, Valid and in State Valid CA Driver's license with insurance.
• Two or more years of experience as a journey-level in the HVAC trade, with 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
• Section 608 Certification, EPA Certification, which is required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act for technicians who handle refrigerants
• Knowledge: Work requires thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment; thorough knowledge of 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 system.
• Abilities: Must be able 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; 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of experience as a journey-level in the HVAC trade.
• Must have the ability to communicate timely, clearly, and effectively with staff, students, and contractors in daily electronic and personal conversations; work overtime both scheduled and on call emergency repairs; plan, organize and coordinate work effectively; use work judgment that reflects logic that is in the best interest of the University; conduct yourself with professionalism, courtesy, co-operation and respect; accept direction, constructive criticism and change to work duties; meet deadlines; take initiative and keep abreast of new technology; care for tools and equipment including cleaning up after work and insuring safe operation of equipment; work safely with others; be part of a team-oriented environment.
• HVAC-R related vocational or trade school courses
  
  

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the teamsters bargaining unit 6. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $6,459 and maximum $8,339 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to the Conflict of Interest policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Read more at the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in 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 employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona 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 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), 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.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.