Facilities Control Specialist

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director Building Infrastructure Trades The Facilities Control Specialist is responsible for the installation maintenance adjustment and repair of electric electronic pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems which manage the most complex HVAC and refrigeration systems.

The Maintenance & Operations unit of Facilities Development & Operations provides services to a university campus spread across five sites comprised of 167 acres 85 buildings and more than six million gross square feet. The HVAC shop is one of seven skilled trades shops within Maintenance & Operations and is comprised of a Facilities Project Supervisor-Mechanical Lead Building Service Engineer six Building Service Engineers four Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Mechanics two Facilities Maintenance Mechanics and three Facilities Controls Specialists who provides supervision oversight and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor troubleshoot design modify calibrate and program system features and respond to technical and mechanical problems either remotely or onsite
• Install modify and adjust computer-based heating ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems
• Fabricate and implement programs or building control strategies for digitally controlled or global supervisory controlled systems
• Troubleshoot design and modify programs for building automation systems
• Repair and maintain individual hardware and software components of applicable systems
• Perform major-to-minor overhauls which include disassembling and inspecting of all parts replacing worn and defective parts reassembling of all equipment and controls and testing to ensure proper function
• Perform major-to-minor repairs of microprocessor-based automation system that monitors and controls building environments
• Respond to requests for service diagnose and troubleshoot system problems and correct as necessary
• May serve as the department specialist on building automation systems and train others on the troubleshooting overhaul repair calibration and testing of controls to facilitate the maintenance of systems
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with manufacturers recommendations standard trade practices and applicable codes and regulations

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Required Qualifications

License

A valid drivers license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California drivers license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Classification : Facilities Control Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range : $8504 / month - $9025 / month (Step 13 Step 16)

CSU Salary Range : $6705 / month - $9768 / month (Step 1 Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :

All applicants must apply within the specified application period : December 3 2025 through December 24 2025 . This position is open until filled; however applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Work Schedule

Selected candidates will be placed in one of the following shifts based on operational needs.

Monday - Friday 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.

Contact Information

University Personnel

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found athttps : / / questions may be sent to .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate 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 offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes : criminal check employment and education verification. Depending on the position a motor vehicle and / or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the universitys third party vendor Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Officeor report any discrimination harassment and / or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification :

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at or by email at .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age ancestry caste color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military status nationality race religion religious creed sex sexual orientation sex stereotype and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students faculty and staff as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Customer Service,Consumer Durables,Document Control Management,Field,Financial Accounting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1