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.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521
Requirements: 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.