Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Monday, March 9, 2026.

In your cover letter, in 2–3 sentences, describe how your building engineering and supervisory experience supports a university environment (classrooms, labs, residence halls). Include how you prioritize urgent issues, coordinate staff/vendors, and minimize disruption to the campus community.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Facilities Engineering Manager - Infrastructure and Projects (Facilities Engineering Manager), with additional lead work direction provided from other members of the Facilities Management team, the Supervising Building Services Engineer (SBSE) is primarily responsible for supervising and working with small groups or crews of skilled and semi-skilled workers involved in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems including heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning, power, water and sewer systems and equipment as related to HVAC and/or mechanical systems throughout campus. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the Central Plant equipment operation, maintenance and repair which also serves the majority of campus. This includes the Central Plant boilers and chillers, and the Building Management System (BMS) for the heating and cooling systems on campus. In collaboration with the Facilities Engineering Manager, oversee, monitor, maintain and execute necessary protocol and documentation for state fire marshal and building compliance requirements. In addition, this position supervises and works with a team of other assigned shop personnel with varying classifications.

Key Qualifications

The required knowledge, skills and abilities of the Supervising Building Service Engineer normally would be acquired through three or more years of experience working as a journey-level crafts worker in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler and chiller systems, cogeneration systems, and/or related mechanical equipment, including one to two years in a lead/supervisory capacity. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program relating to Central Plant or building engineering is preferred. Knowledge of MetaBIM, computerized maintenance management system and PeopleSoft preferred. The incumbent must successfully complete a pre-placement exam and must possess and/or obtain and thereafter maintain a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Google and/or Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. The Teamsters 2010 Classification Step Range for this position is $7,497 - $10,921 per month (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 6 ($8,277 a month).

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. 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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/compliance-data/2024-campus-housing-fire-safety-report. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu.