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BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

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BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Salary

$31.74 - $43.13 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

I09NN-25

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Opening Date

06/17/2025

Closing Date

8/12/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

EXTENDED

Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2025, through 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

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). *

AND

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.

AND

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.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application Packet....................................................................................................................................................................................Qualifying

Screening 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 visitinghttps://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.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email [email protected] and includeBUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEERin the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

+ Yes

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Candidates must possessALLof the following: Completion of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program.ANDThree (3) years (full-time equivalent) of 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.ANDAn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high and low-pressure refrigerants.Have you completed an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program?.

+ YES, have you completed an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program AND, I have attached proof to this application.

+ NO, I have NOT completed an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE (continued):Candidates must possessALLof the following: Completion of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program.ANDThree (3) years (full-time equivalent) of 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.ANDAn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high and low-pressure refrigerants.Do you have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification?

+ YES, I do have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification AND I have attached proof to this application.

+ NO, I do not have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification. Selecting This Option will disqualify me from this position.

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE (continued):Candidates must possessALLof the following: Completion of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program.ANDThree (3) years (full-time equivalent) of 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.ANDAn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high and low-pressure refrigerants.How many years of experience do you have in the aforementioned?

+ No paid experience.

+ 0 - 6 months

+ 7 - 12 months

+ 1 - 1 years, 11 months

+ 2 - 2 years, 11 months

+ 3 years or more

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE (continued):Candidates must possessALLof the following: Completion of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate program from a community college, trade school, or equivalent union-approved HVAC and Refrigeration apprenticeship program.ANDThree (3) years (full-time equivalent) of 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.ANDThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Universal Certification for the handling of high and low-pressure refrigerants.Describe your full-time, paid journey-level experience as it relates to the position.To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements.Do not copy and paste your resume and do not type "see resume". 1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for the position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience.Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS(Optional):Experience with large (100,000+ sq. ft) and/or high-rise structures, large central plant systems, and pneumatic controls are desirable qualifications for some position. Indicate, by checking the appropriate box(s) if you possess any of the following experience. Check all that apply.

+ Large (100,000 sq. ft.) and/or high-rise structures

+ Large central plant systems

+ Pneumatic controls

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Desirable Qualifications continued. (Optional)Experience with large (100,000+ sq. ft) and/or high-rise structures, large central plant systems, and pneumatic controls is desirable for some positions. Describe the experience in the desirable qualifications. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the Desirable qualifications.Do not copy and paste your resume and do not type "see resume". 1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for the position held. Your responsesmustbe complete to receive credit for this experience.Incomplete responses may not receive credit.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

+ Yes

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By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (http://www.longbeach.gov/CivilService/Media-Library/Documents/Job-Opportunities/Education-Evaluation-Services/ )

+ Yes

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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that:1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

+ Yes

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Address

Civil Service Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6202

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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