What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER position at City of Long Beach?
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Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2025, through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Under direction, operates, maintains, repairs, and adjusts the heating, instrument lighting, air conditioning, ventilating, refrigeration, water treatment, pneumatic control, fire life safety, and other systems; operates, repairs and maintains control panels, compressors, pumps, and exhaust fans; calibrates and installs thermostats; repairs, maintains and makes emergency repairs to low-pressure steam/hot water boilers and to water, air and refrigeration systems and lines; cleans tubes and tests valves, gauges and other equipment; installs replacement parts and makes minor additions or modifications to existing equipment; performs minor plumbing and electrical repair work on related subsystem equipment; keeps charts and makes oral and written reports; orders and receives supplies; may supervise maintenance personnel; may operate a computerized energy and building maintenance management system, and performs other related duties as required.
Completion of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program (proof required). *
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Three (3) years full-time equivalent paid journey-level experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and related equipment of a large structure, which must include one year in the operation and maintenance of a large central air conditioning system.
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An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high and low-pressure refrigerants (proof required.) *
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Three (3) years full-time equivalent paid journey-level experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and related equipment of a large structure, which must include one year in the operation and maintenance of a large central air conditioning system.
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An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high and low-pressure refrigerants (proof required.) *
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to read/troubleshoot from electrical system schematics and experience with computerized building automation control systems.
Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
A valid driver's license and a current DMV record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with large (100,000 sq. ft) and/or high-rise structures, large central plant systems, and pneumatic controls. Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desired for some positions.
Application Packet....................................................................................................................................................................................QualifyingScreening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by July 15, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $32 - $43