Building Plant Operator
San Bernardino County Fire Department
The Job
- San Bernardino County is recruiting for Building Plant Operators who are responsible for monitoring and operating a steam boiler and chiller plant, and specialize in maintenance and repair functions, acting as a lead worker over contractors and other personnel on specific jobs. Building Plant Operators are responsible for the mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, auxiliary equipment and computerized systems, as well as implementing corrective actions to maintain/restore proper function of the system.
The current vacancy exists with Project and Facilities Management. The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County.
For more detailed information, refer to the Building Plant Operator job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, pre-employment physical/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment.
Physical: This position requires frequent walking and standing; continuous lifting of items weighing up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally up to sixty (60) pounds.Environment: Incumbents work in small or limited spaces; exposure to electricity, chemicals, and infectious areas; exposure to atmospheric pressure, fire, heat, oil and odors; and the use of specialized protective equipment or clothing.Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation.Availability: The County has facilities which operate 24/7; work schedule will vary to ensure coverage. The incumbent may occasionally be required to work overtime.Certification: Must obtain EPA 608 Universal Certification within six (6) months of hire. Minimum Requirements
- Experience: Two (2) years of journey-level experience operating and maintaining boilers AND chillers, including related auxiliary equipment for building systems.
Desired Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will possess the LA City Steam License, or equivalent Steam Engineer license, or have experience working with a variety of building management/automated systems (BMS/BAS). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess experience overhauling and cleaning boilers, monitoring chillers, pipe fitting, and repairing pneumatic and electrical/electronic control devices.
Selection Process
- Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.