Energy Services Tech

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is New Mexico's flagship university, serving a diverse and dynamic campus community. We are committed to academic excellence, sustainability, and maintaining safe, efficient facilities for all who learn, work, and live on campus. As an Energy Services Technician
, you will be a key member of our team, helping to manage and maintain our cutting-edge energy management and control systems across campus buildings.

This role is vital to optimizing energy performance, reducing consumption, and ensuring the reliability and safety of our infrastructure. If you are passionate about energy systems, sustainability, and hands‑on technical work, we want to hear from you!

• Energy System Operations: Operate and maintain campus energy management and building automation systems to ensure peak efficiency and performance.
• System Installation & Commissioning: Oversee the installation and commissioning of electronic control systems, including new and retrofitted systems.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Perform diagnostics and quality assurance inspections; troubleshoot system malfunctions and ensure code compliance.
• Energy Monitoring: Analyze and interpret energy consumption data using testing and metering equipment to validate energy‑saving results.
• Project
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in energy project planning and implementation with other Energy Services and Facilities team members.
• Control System Programming: Modify building automation system programming to optimize performance and energy conservation.
• Preventive Maintenance: Support the development and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs using computerized systems.
• Instrumentation Calibration: Calibrate and maintain instrumentation used in energy monitoring and control systems.
• Contractor Oversight: Monitor third‑party work on energy‑related systems to ensure quality and standards compliance.
• Inventory & Equipment Management: Maintain tools, testing equipment, and supplies used in daily operations.

Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Enrollment in pension and additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 168 hours of annual vacation leave, 96 hours of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, advancement, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents.
• Wellness Programs: Access to health and wellness programs, including campus fitness facilities and resources.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a vibrant, inclusive community with cultural, recreational, and professional events.
• Job Security: Work in a stable and supportive environment at New Mexico's leading higher education institution.

These benefits reflect UNM's dedication to its employees' growth, well‑being, and success, professionally and personally.

As a member of the UNM's Facility Services Engineering & Energy Services team
, you'll directly support the University's commitment to energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled technicians looking to expand their career with hands‑on work in a dynamic, forward‑thinking environment.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must obtain a New Mexico journeyman license in HVAC or Electrical within six (6) months from date of hire specifically, in one of the following disciplines:
  Journeyman Refrigeration (JR), Journeyman Gasfitter (JG), Journeyman Plumber and Natural Gasfitter (JPG), Journeyman Boiler Operator (BO1), Journeyman Boiler Operator (BO2) or a Journeyman Electrician (JE98), Journeyman Plumbing (Jp), Journeyman Gas (Jg), ES-3J Sound…