Building Plant Operator Salary $61,630.40 - $84,822.40 Annually
Location: Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-02077-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: February 28, 2026
Closing Date: March 27, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description 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.
Benefits EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU)
Summary Employee Benefits County MOU - General Unit
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.
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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.
Benefits for Employees and Dependents San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information.
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Application Instructions The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.
Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement.
Experience Do you possess two (2) years of journey-level experience operating and maintaining boilers AND chillers, including related auxiliary equipment for building systems?
Yes No
Boilers Describe your experience working with boilers supplying buildings with hot water and steam. Indicate your specific responsibilities in routine operations, maintenance and repair of boiler systems for buildings. Provide the boiler rating (HP/BTU) and manufacturer. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
Chillers Describe your experience working with chillers supplying buildings with comfort cooling and for medical diagnostic equipment. Indicate your specific responsibilities in routine operations, maintenance and repair of chiller systems for commercial buildings and/or medical equipment. Provide the type, tonnage, and manufacturer. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
Auxiliary Equipment Describe your experience with auxiliary equipment in support of boilers and chillers, such as cooling towers, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, traps, air handlers, etc. Include your specific responsibilities with each piece of equipment. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
Computerized Building Control Systems Provide the names of Building Automation Systems (BAS) with which you have experience, and indicate the number of years of experience you have with each system. Include the type of system(s), type/size of equipment, the components/control for which you were responsible, and describe your specific responsibilities. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
Water Treatment Describe your experience with water treatment procedures for building systems, including closed loop and open loop hydronic and cooling systems. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
Regulatory Agency Describe your experience coordinating, monitoring, and working in accordance with regulatory agency standards. Indicate the related agencies, including: California Department of Health Services (CDHA) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) California Occupational Safety & Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) American Osteopathic Association (AOA) California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA) Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS) If none, indicate "N/A".
Steam Engineer License Provide the license number and expiration date of your Steam Engineer License, including the issuing agency. If none, indicate "N/A".
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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