Facilities Control Specialist

Position Summary

Join Our Team as a Facilities Control Specialist!

Are you an expert in building automation systems and HVAC? As a Facilities Control Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and optimizing our complex HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Management: Install, maintain, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, pneumatic, and digitally controlled building automation systems.
• Technical Expertise: Monitor, troubleshoot, design, modify, calibrate, and program system features, responding to technical and mechanical problems both remotely and onsite.
• Advanced Skills: Utilize your journey-level skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex HVAC systems and their components.
• Program Development: Fabricate and implement programs or building control strategies for digitally controlled systems.
• Comprehensive Maintenance: Perform major-to-minor overhauls, including disassembling, inspecting, replacing parts, reassembling, and testing equipment.
• Emergency Response: Respond to service requests and emergencies to ensure the safety and functionality of building environments.
• Training & Leadership: Serve as the department specialist on building automation systems and train others on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in maintaining and optimizing our building automation systems.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills in HVAC and building automation technologies.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.

Apply today and bring your expertise to our team, helping us maintain a safe and efficient campus environment!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

SDSU Facilities services is a customer service-based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university.

For more information regarding the Facilities Services Department, click here.

Education and Experience

Knowledge: The Facilities Control Specialist must possess a thorough understanding of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems, including a thorough knowledge of assigned building automation systems.

Abilities: The Facilities Control Specialist must be able to use of the building automation system's programming features to design, modify and implement programs to achieve facilities management's goals, as well as to perform remote and hands-on troubleshooting, intervention and repair, as needed.

Experience: The abilities of a Facilities Control Specialist normally would be acquired through four or more years of experience in the following areas:

• Progressively responsible skilled journey-level experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining large, complex and sophisticated heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning and water treatment systems.
• Experience installing, inspecting, servicing, repairing, replacing and calibrating building automation and control systems.
• Experience using programming features of building automation systems.

Key Qualifications

• Relevant work experience, within the previous five years, in a similar role and demonstrated experience with current building automated controls is preferred.
• Five years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance in a large multi-building facilities environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), and/or Energy Management System (EMS).
• Experience with multiple controls systems integration and BAS/EMS programming.
• Working knowledge familiarity with various controls protocols, for example; LEED AP with Specialty.
• Building Operator Certification, Level 2 is preferred.
• Niagara N4 framework certification is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:

CSU Classification Salary Range: $80,460 - $117,216 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 10 ($96,168/month) for highly qualified candidates. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview

Supplemental Information

Apply by January 4, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.