518820 – Lead Building Service Engineer

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:
Facilities Management 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 are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Building Service Engineers team as the Lead Building Service Engineer. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under general supervision of the Supervising Building Service Engineer, the Lead Building Service Engineer works with and is in charge of a small group or crew of skilled Building Service Engineers and semi-skilled assistants involved in completing work assignments.

Provides lead work direction to several Journey-level crafts workers and semi-skilled assistants. Lays out and coordinates Job workflow. Prepares materials lists and orders supplies for jobs. Completes Lead Building Service Engineer work assignments with ancillary project planning responsibilities. Operates, maintains, services, troubleshoots, repairs, and inspects the mechanical equipment and components related to the central plant including the trigeneration plant absorption chillers and turbine. Operates, maintains, services, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and inspects a full range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical, and related systems and components throughout the campus facilities. Serves as the lead and performs responsibilities in the absence of the Supervising Building Service Engineer.

This is a key position that cares for campus buildings and systems to support the University’s mission, vision, and values in higher education. The Lead Building Service Engineer will interact with a diverse group of individuals, works well in a team environment, understands the balance of sharing duties, taking ownership, and will take the initiative to complete tasks as needed. This Lead Building Service Engineer takes pride in every aspect of their work to create and maintain an excellent learning environment at Cal State University Fullerton. A Lead Building Service Engineer thrives in a university environment where staff are empowered for personal growth, and supported in professional growth. Other duties as assigned.