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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AB485-2XY9 Posted on: 2018-03-1103/11/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-04-10
 

Lead Building Service Engineer



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Lead Building Service Engineer


Department: Fac Svcs-PCV Multi-Craft Crew (128007)

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Salary Range: $5,477 - $6,943 per month.

Position Description:
Cal Poly is Seeking a Lead Building Service Engineer for the Facilities Operations Department!

The Position:
Under general supervision, the Lead Building Service Engineer (Lead BSE) works with and provides lead work direction to a small group or crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers involved in the installation, operation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical systems related to heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, energy management, electronic controls, power, water and sewer systems and equipment as related to HVAC and/or mechanical systems throughout campus. The Lead BSE is distinguished by the additional responsibilities of providing lead work direction to multiple and diverse journey-level crafts workers and semi-skilled assistants, laying out and coordinating the work flow for jobs, and preparing materials lists and ordering supplies for jobs. The Lead BSE spends the majority of time working as a Building Service Engineer or in a related HVAC trade while performing lead work coordination and project planning responsibilities for a work crew and typically is not overseeing the work of multiple crews. Additionally the Lead BSE will support the Shop Supervisor in monitoring shop assigned maintenance, chargeback, and project work task volume and backlog and monitoring various IWMS shop metrics and providing solution input for improvement.

The Department:
The Facilities Management and Development (FMD) organization is a unit within the Administration and Finance division and is responsible for the management and development of facilities on the university campus. The Lead Building Service Engineer works within the Engineering Services shop of the Facilities Operations Department of FMD which is responsible for providing quality maintenance and minor repair and renovation services that meet or exceed our customers' expectations. The purpose of the Engineering Services shop is to operate, maintain, and repair campus heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment.

The Benefits:
As part of the CSU system, Cal Poly offers a very generous benefits package, including the following:

  • Enrollment in CalPERS (Public Employee Retirement System)

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance at competitive rates or no cost to employee

  • Life insurance at no cost to employee

  • Program to allow employee or select family members to attend classes at any of the CSUs for reduced fees

  • Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

  • NOTE: More information regarding benefits is available through this link Benefits

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  • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Two 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. The required experience as a journey-level Building Service Engineer, or related HVAC trade, must include some work or project coordination responsibilities.

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.


    Required Qualifications:
  • Thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment as well as knowledge of ventilation principles, thermal dynamics, and closed water systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in the installation, operation, and repair of HVAC equipment and systems.
  • Working knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques including the ability to lead, instruct and coordinate the work of a small group or crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers.
  • Working knowledge of project sequencing, and ability to prepare materials lists and ensure work is performed in sequence.
  • Thorough knowledge of the applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems.
  • Ability to inspect and assess work to ensure it meets requirements and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of computerized maintenance and building automation systems.
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications, and make rough sketches.
  • Ability to accurately estimate cost, time and materials needed for jobs and projects.
  • Ability to effectively and accurately maintain records, retrieve data and prepare standard reports using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.
  • Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation and the ability to read, write and perform arithmetic functions at a level appropriate to the position.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, and internet as well as online calendaring and email.
  • Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism in entering occupied areas including student residential halls, faculty and staff offices and other university space.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
  • Experience performing boiler emissions testing and reporting.

  • Special Conditions:
    ***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

  • This position may require the ability to obtain AHERA Supervisor certification for asbestos related work and Cal/OSHA Lead training.
  • Ability to work in and around confined spaces; perform heavy lifting up to 75 lbs.; and squat, kneel and crawl.
  • Ability to work around high and low temperature (350 to -40 degrees) equipment and high and low temperature (140 to -40 degrees) areas for short period of time.
  • Ability to wear respiratory protection. A Cal/OSHA mandated medical evaluation is required prior to the use of a respirator.
  • Ability to work around large and noisy equipment with many moving parts.
  • Ability to work at heights, including bucket trucks or other high lift equipment.
  • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
  • Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
  • 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
  • This position classification has been defined as "Non Exempt" and is therefore subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

    May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

    Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

    Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

  • Review Begin Date:

    Requisition Number: 104696

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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