Operating Engineer
Job/Department Summary
The Operating Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of stationary equipment, boilers (gas and/or oil), chiller systems, and other mechanical equipment used to provide campus utilities. This position works under direct supervision of the Supervising Building Services Engineer and general supervision of the Manager of Engineering Trades/Chief Engineer. Operating Engineers work shifts, day, swing, and/or graveyard, including weekends, providing continuous twenty-four-hour coverage, seven days per week. This position is Night Shift, Saturday through Wednesday, 10 pm to 6 am.
Required Education And Experience
- The abilities listed above would normally be acquired through the full-time equivalent of two years of hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler and chiller systems, co-generation systems, and/or related mechanical equipment.
- Completion of a certificate or other vocational training in a related field, may be substituted for hands-on experience.
- Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- 2 years of HVAC service experience and/or 2 years of central plant operation experience.
- 1 year of pipefitting experience.
- 1 year of steam operations experience.
- Boiler operations experience.
- Chiller operations experience.
- Understanding of building automation software.
Time Base
Full-time
Pay Plan
12/12
Work Schedule
NIGHT-SHIFT, Sat-Wed 10:00pm-6:00am
Benefits
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf.
About Chico State
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
Additional Information
- Education Code 89521
- Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 06/09/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)