Job Title
Supervising Building Service Engineer
Classification
Supervising Building Service Engineer
Auto Req. ID
560171
Salary Range
Classification Range $7,497 - $10,921 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,497 - $9,321 per month)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
Why CSUF
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.
Department
Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) within the Division of Administration and Finance is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Building Service Engineers team as the Supervising Building Service Engineer. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Mechanical Trades Operations Manager, or their designee, the Supervising Building Service Engineer (BSE) oversees crews of skilled and semi-skilled Building Service Engineers (BSEs), and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (AC/R) mechanics responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of heating and cooling equipment and related mechanical systems, including fume hoods, exhaust systems, and associated controls processes and systems. Responsible for project planning and coordination with other trade and shop supervisors, including controls, electrical, plumbing, conveyance, and fire and life safety systems, as they relate to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
The Supervising BSE prioritizes and coordinates the work of multiple crews and projects; assigns work to qualified personnel; provides overall technical leadership; and determines the materials, supplies, equipment; and staffing necessary to support work orders and preventive maintenance schedules. Responsibilities also include providing work and safety instructions, conducting on-the-job training, enforcing safety practices, providing input for staff performance evaluations, issuing written and verbal work directives, monitoring work in progress, and inspecting completed work to ensure compliance with specifications. Maintains computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including labor, materials, and purchasing records, and prepares reports related to assigned work orders.
For construction and renovation projects, the Supervising BSE collaborates with management, engineering, and design teams by reviewing plans and drawings; reviewing specifications, providing internal resources; providing input for sequencing work activities; analyzing operational needs; participating in the inspections and commissioning processes of HVAC/R systems and related systems and equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
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. Two or more years of experience working as a journey-level crafts worker in one or more applicable mechanical or related trades, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Thorough knowledge of high- and low-pressure boilers, 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 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. Thorough knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques. Working knowledge of job design and work sequencing related to renovation and installation projects. Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems. Ability to install, operate, and repair HVAC equipment and systems. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications. Ability to make rough sketches and estimate cost, time, and materials for mechanical work. Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems. Ability to prepare standard reports, provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants, and analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Ability to maintain currency in applicable industrial safety orders and regulations pertaining to facilities, HVAC, and related equipment. Ability to plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and semi-skilled workers and coordinate staffing, material, and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects. Ability to perform basic design work, read blueprints, and work from plans and specifications. Ability to prepare rough sketches and read and interpret complex operating manuals. Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to ensure accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience working as a journey-level crafts worker in the field of HVAC/R and related systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and operating manuals.
License/Certifications
A valid California driver’s license. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Certification.
Special Working Conditions
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
May need to use a respirator. Work in a variety of temperature and environmental conditions while also walking on uneven ground. Work is performed in mechanical spaces, rooftops, and tunnels. Requires climbing, lifting, and adherence to safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)/Cal/OSHA).
Benefits at a Glance
See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.
Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Advertised: Jul 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Supervising Building Service Engineer
Classification
Supervising Building Service Engineer
Auto Req. ID
560171
Salary Range
Classification Range $7,497 - $10,921 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,497 - $9,321 per month)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
Why CSUF
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.
Department
Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) within the Division of Administration and Finance is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Building Service Engineers team as the Supervising Building Service Engineer. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Mechanical Trades Operations Manager, or their designee, the Supervising Building Service Engineer (BSE) oversees crews of skilled and semi-skilled Building Service Engineers (BSEs), and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (AC/R) mechanics responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of heating and cooling equipment and related mechanical systems, including fume hoods, exhaust systems, and associated controls processes and systems. Responsible for project planning and coordination with other trade and shop supervisors, including controls, electrical, plumbing, conveyance, and fire and life safety systems, as they relate to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
The Supervising BSE prioritizes and coordinates the work of multiple crews and projects; assigns work to qualified personnel; provides overall technical leadership; and determines the materials, supplies, equipment; and staffing necessary to support work orders and preventive maintenance schedules. Responsibilities also include providing work and safety instructions, conducting on-the-job training, enforcing safety practices, providing input for staff performance evaluations, issuing written and verbal work directives, monitoring work in progress, and inspecting completed work to ensure compliance with specifications. Maintains computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including labor, materials, and purchasing records, and prepares reports related to assigned work orders.
For construction and renovation projects, the Supervising BSE collaborates with management, engineering, and design teams by reviewing plans and drawings; reviewing specifications, providing internal resources; providing input for sequencing work activities; analyzing operational needs; participating in the inspections and commissioning processes of HVAC/R systems and related systems and equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
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. Two or more years of experience working as a journey-level crafts worker in one or more applicable mechanical or related trades, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Thorough knowledge of high- and low-pressure boilers, 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 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. Thorough knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques. Working knowledge of job design and work sequencing related to renovation and installation projects. Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems. Ability to install, operate, and repair HVAC equipment and systems. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications. Ability to make rough sketches and estimate cost, time, and materials for mechanical work. Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems. Ability to prepare standard reports, provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants, and analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Ability to maintain currency in applicable industrial safety orders and regulations pertaining to facilities, HVAC, and related equipment. Ability to plan and direct the work of skilled crafts workers and semi-skilled workers and coordinate staffing, material, and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects. Ability to perform basic design work, read blueprints, and work from plans and specifications. Ability to prepare rough sketches and read and interpret complex operating manuals. Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to ensure accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience working as a journey-level crafts worker in the field of HVAC/R and related systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and operating manuals.
License/Certifications
A valid California driver’s license. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Certification.
Special Working Conditions
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
May need to use a respirator. Work in a variety of temperature and environmental conditions while also walking on uneven ground. Work is performed in mechanical spaces, rooftops, and tunnels. Requires climbing, lifting, and adherence to safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)/Cal/OSHA).
Benefits at a Glance
- An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
- Retirement plan through CalPERS
- Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
- FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 15 paid holidays
See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.
Additional Information
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Advertised: Jul 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton
657-278-2200Mission Statement
Cal State Fullerton is one of the leading educational institutions in the State of California with the aim of providing career opportunities that help create an environment where a diverse and inclusive community can succeed and thrive. Our goal is to recruit and retain a high-quality and diverse university staff to support this mission and give back to the greater southern California community. Apply now for the chance to become part of the Titan family!
General Information
As one of the largest institutions in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton stands on 240 acres in the heart of Southern California and boasts a population of over 40,000 students, staff, and faculty. Our thriving Titan community believes in the inclusivity of diverse perspectives, professional development, and commitment to student success within and beyond our institution.
We’re proud to be a major force in the intellectual and cultural life of our region, our state and our nation, as well as a catalyst for economic and social mobility. Our excellent staff is proud to be contributing to our student’s success as they discover their purpose and build a Titan reputation.
Consistently lauded as a top national university, we enable students to not only acquire knowledge, but also discover their purpose. Among other accolades, Cal State Fullerton is recognized for being a leading institution in graduating women, Hispanics, and underrepresented students in the nation. Our highly ranked programs, master faculty and proven track record of educational innovation have cemented our role as a respected, in-demand and go-to-leader far beyond the Southern California region.
Values
- People first, contributing to a community of belonging, accommodating to all backgrounds, focused on student success and well-being to improve campus life and activity;
- Inclusion, embracing and welcoming diversity;
- Integrity, with the aim of honesty and trustworthiness in all interactions;
- Diligence, with careful and consistent effort;
- Innovation, introducing original and creative thinking; and
- Collaboration, creating better solutions together than we could alone
Benefits/Perks
Benefits Overview
- An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
- Your choice of dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
- Retirement plan through CalPERS
- Tuition waiver for employees and dependents
- FlexCash (in lieu of health/dental)
- Employee Assistance Program
For more information on employee health benefits, click here
At-Home Software
Our excellent Division of Information Technology offers a variety of software for active faculty and staff members at no cost. Here are a few examples software titles listed below are available for campus, home, or cloud use. Please click here for the full listing.
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office 365
- DropBox
- LinkedIn Learning
- Skype for Business
- Zoom
- Windows 10
Student Recreation Center
Come visit our renown recreation center, lauded as one of the most luxurious in the country! Our SRC's mission is to provide innovative and inclusive recreational opportunities to inspire the development and well-being of the campus community. Here are a few examples of what our facility offers.
- Cardio fitness room
- Multi-court gymnasium
- Indoor jogging track
- Multi-purpose activity rooms
- 1,100 square foot rock wall for bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing
- Outdoor pool
Food Court
Cal State Fullerton houses several different dining options for your convenience, including the following:
- The Gastronome (Campus Cafeteria)
- Starbucks
- Panda Express
- Baja Fresh
- Various food trucks
- Carl's Jr
- Togos
- Pieology
Please click here to view and apply to all of your Cal State Fullerton career options!
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