Job No. 550678 Supervising HVAC Technician

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Supervising Building Service Engineer

UNION CODE: R06

FT/PT: Full-time   

PAY PLAN: 12-month   

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $7,497 - $8,277

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $7,497 - $10,921

PAY BASIS: Monthly  

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more!  See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by August 21, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.
• Incumbent must possess a valid CA driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire, successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam and background check.

POSITION PURPOSE: Within the Business and Administrative Services Division, Facilities Management is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that enables faculty and staff to fulfill the educational mission of California State University, Bakersfield through the continued maintenance of campus facilities and grounds, by providing services in a reasonable and timely manner, and by maintaining a quality-oriented organization geared toward the enhancement of the educational environment.

Under general supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager, the Supervising Building Services Engineer is responsible for supervising and leading one or more small groups or crews of skilled and semi-skilled workers involving the installation, operations, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, power, water, and sewer systems and equipment as it relates to HVAC and/or mechanical systems throughout campus. In addition, the the Supervising Building Services Engineer plans and coordinates projects and installs, maintains, services, inspects and makes repairs to the mechanical, electrical, electronic and digital controls associated with HVAC and refrigeration equipment/systems and related building automation systems, either in a centralized plant or in decentralized centers across a college or university campus.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership, Planning, & Project Coordination

1. Provide supervisory leadership and project coordination for assigned trades workers and skilled and semi-skilled workers by assigning and reviewing work and providing technical leadership and direction on the interpretation and use of blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications to the work crew.
2. Provide on-the-job training and instructions to workers in trade and safety practices as needed.
3. Provide written input on performance evaluations and prepare and issue written or oral work directives.
4. Inspect completed work of assigned staff to ensure it follows specifications, special instructions, and sound trade practices.
5. Consult and interact with campus staff, faculty, and administrators to plan and coordinate projects.
6. Coordinate work schedules and work assignments to meet the overall construction/modification objectives.
7. Monitor sequencing of work, ensuring the availability of required materials and equipment.
8. Collaborate with engineering and design professionals and interpret complicated plans and drawings. 
9. Analyze operations, preparing cost and time estimates for materials and ordering parts and supplies.

HVAC Repairs/Maintenance

1. Analyze the efficiency of campus refrigeration and air conditioning systems and recommend action for improvement.
2. Diagnose problems in the distribution of air to individual rooms and buildings and make necessary adjustments.
3. Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, service, repair and maintain refrigeration and HVAC systems, equipment, instruments, and controls using electrical, electronic, pneumatic or digitally controlled systems.
4. Locate and diagnose malfunctions using a wide variety of test equipment and instruments.
5. Maintain and service tools an