Working Title: Stationary Engineer  

Classification Title: CMA Stationary Engineer 

Department Name: Facilities Management 

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12 month 

Bargaining Unit:  10 (IUOE)

Employment Type: Probationary/Permanent 

Salary Range:

• Hiring salary is anticipated at $6,300 - $6,800 per month commensurate with education and experience
• CSU Salary Range: $5,487 -$9,100 per month.

Benefits: Premium benefit package includes outstanding health, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurances; pension (CalPERS); tuition fee waiver; and 14 paid holidays per year. See our benefits website for additional information.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.  A review of applications will begin Thursday, June 12, 2025 and the review period may end at any time thereafter.

Position Summary:  

Under the lead direction of the Chief Engineer and the general supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities Management, the Stationary Engineer performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, power, water, water treatment, fire alarms, building shell and interiors, and other mechanical and building components and systems for The California State University Maritime Academy.   

About the California State University Maritime Academy:

Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.

Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering,  Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Operates, maintains and repairs boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated water.
• Operates, maintains and repairs refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures.
• Operates, maintains and repairs air compressors.
• Maintains and repairs water and sewage systems.   
• Maintains and repairs multi-phase electrical circuits up to 600 volts.
• Maintains and repairs electrical transformers, motors, controls, machinery, fixtures and appliances.
• Maintains and repairs electronic systems and automatic fire alarm systems.
• Maintains water filters and softeners.
• Maintains pool water treatment systems.
• Calibrates control systems for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, including air balance, humidistat and solid state electronic motor control amplifiers.
• Operates, maintains and repairs water and sewage systems, laundry, bakery and culinary equipment.
• Calculates systems requirements to provide estimates for modification or replacement of systems.
• Takes meter readings of water, gas and electricity consumption.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good condition.
• Keeps records and prepares reports.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management (work order) System (CMMS) to accept, plan, execute and close out work assignments.
• Attends and participates in safety meetings;
• Inspects and trouble shoots electrical and mechanical systems and equipment to identify repairs needed.
• Plans layouts and estimates costs of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Requisitions parts, supplies and equipment.
• Leads and trains subordinate and less senior personnel, and advises them of unusual problems, procedures, and practices.
• Has input and/or oversight into service contracts.

Required Qualifications: 

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of 700 hours of formalized technical instruction relating to Stationary Engineering in training offered by such established programs as:  Job Corps; Skill Centers; ROP; Trade Schools, Military; and JTPA (Joint Training Partnership Act). An Associate of Applied Science or Certificate in Mechanical Electrical Technology, which must have included at least 12 semester units of instruction in heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems involving the use of automatic controls may be substituted for the 700 hours of technical instruction.

• Two years of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.

Experience:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship for Stationary Engineers

Or:

• Four years of experience performing duties which include the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, refrigeration, ventilation and power equipment of large commercial, industrial or institutional buildings including the operation and maintenance of air conditioning systems involving the use of automatic controls

Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid California State Drivers' license in satisfactory standing. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Johnson Controls Metasys BAS experience;
• Commercial pool operator certification;
• NICET fire alarm certification.
• CFC Certification (refrigerant handling certificate)

Special Conditions: 

Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required.

Hours of Work/Travel: 

• Typical shifts are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday and 10:30am to 7:00pm Saturday to Wednesday, Incumbent’s shift to be determined by the Senior Director of Facilities Management.
• Incumbent may be required to work over-time, including weekends and holidays, and/or shift work, based on operational needs as determined by the Senior Director of Facilities Operations and/or the Chief Engineer.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions:  

• 50% or more of the activities involve walking, standing, squatting, kneeling or climbing, involves lifting heavy weight objects which may exceed 50 pounds.
• Is around moving machinery
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• Drives motorized equipment

Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Maritime provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Maritime complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Maritime is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Maritime, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, DMV records check, and physical) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be 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.

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is 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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Eligibility to Work:  Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

Integration: The California State University Board of Trustees has approved the integration of the California State University Maritime Academy with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, effective July 1, 2025. The two campuses will form one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and all employment positions with California State University Maritime Academy are subject to this transition. Employees hired in the period after the Trustees’ approval on November 21, 2024 and prior to the integration date on July 1, 2025 will have their employment transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.  Employment shall continue to be subject to California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Any changes in organizational structure, reporting relationships, or employment conditions will be communicated as details are finalized.

Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Maritime Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume. 

Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed.