What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Control Specialist, Energy Management and Utility Services position at Cal State University (CSU) San Marcos?
Job Overview
Under general supervision, the position has varying responsibility for the programming, installation, maintenance, adjustment, integration and repair of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems which manage the most complex HVAC, refrigeration, and lighting systems. Incumbents monitor, troubleshoot, design, modify, calibrate and program system features; and respond to technical and mechanical problems, either remotely or onsite. Incumbents must be thoroughly conversant in the software operation of the applicable building automation system (Apogee and Niagara) and have journey-level skills and experience to allow them to diagnose, repair and maintain complex HVAC systems and their components. This position will also be required to have responsibility for the independent and ongoing operation, maintenance, and repairs of a wide range of complex refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, ventilating, lighting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, water systems, and related building automation systems. Must be thoroughly familiar with all safety codes and regulations related to the installation and operation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The position also maintains services, inspects, and repairs the mechanical, electrical, electronic, and digital controls associated with these systems. May perform duties under an alternate work schedule.
Position Summary
Facilities Control Specialist
This is a full-time , non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,705 - $7,403 per month (step 1 - step 6)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,705 - $9,768 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
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; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is required to work in person on campus.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on August 12, 2026.
Application requires answers to supplemental questions.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Must successfully meet and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html .
Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Subject to Education Code 89521, 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.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
Advertised: Jul 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Under general supervision, the position has varying responsibility for the programming, installation, maintenance, adjustment, integration and repair of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems which manage the most complex HVAC, refrigeration, and lighting systems. Incumbents monitor, troubleshoot, design, modify, calibrate and program system features; and respond to technical and mechanical problems, either remotely or onsite. Incumbents must be thoroughly conversant in the software operation of the applicable building automation system (Apogee and Niagara) and have journey-level skills and experience to allow them to diagnose, repair and maintain complex HVAC systems and their components. This position will also be required to have responsibility for the independent and ongoing operation, maintenance, and repairs of a wide range of complex refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, ventilating, lighting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, water systems, and related building automation systems. Must be thoroughly familiar with all safety codes and regulations related to the installation and operation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The position also maintains services, inspects, and repairs the mechanical, electrical, electronic, and digital controls associated with these systems. May perform duties under an alternate work schedule.
Position Summary
Facilities Control Specialist
This is a full-time , non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,705 - $7,403 per month (step 1 - step 6)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,705 - $9,768 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
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; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is required to work in person on campus.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on August 12, 2026.
Application requires answers to supplemental questions.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Must successfully meet and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html .
Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Subject to Education Code 89521, 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.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
Advertised: Jul 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Salary : $6,705 - $7,403