Building Automation Systems Technician

Building Automation Systems Technician 2

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This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Job Title
- Building Automation Systems Technician 2

Job Description
- Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on Building Automation System Controls; periodically inspects operation of equipment. Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or trade workers performing craft duties.

Repairs air conditioning, refrigeration & heating systems, thermostats, relays, valves, controls, compressors & filters; solders piping as necessary. Periodically inspects & tests installed equipment for proper assembly of components, checking for any needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, handbooks, laptops (with the appropriated software), & established procedures; troubleshoots system to solve problems. Installs & operates refrigeration, air conditioning & heating units.

Installs, repairs, calibrates & troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, electronic, & DDC controls; verifies proper installation & operation using diagrams & schematics; generates new documentation, suggests & makes required modifications to systems as needed. Performs inventory control, work scheduling & completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Repairs, maintains and installs air compressors. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development; inventory control. Journey-level working knowledge of air conditioning & heating technology. Installation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and controls equipment;
Ability to interpret variety of technical material in books, journals and manuals, and laptop computers (with appropriate software);
Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;
Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems;
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;
Work independently or with others;
Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment;
Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;
Ability to work at heights;
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. Training &

Experience:

48 months skilled experience in Building Automation System controls and software, or equivalent;
Successful completion of any pertinent tests may be required;
Valid driver's license. Working Conditions &

Physical Requirements:

May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control Developed after employment

Department
- Controls & Instrumentation

Pay Rate - AFSCME|08|$24.62 – $27.72 hourly rate

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