Automation Controls Technician

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Automation Controls Technician
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Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 2/59/2026. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

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Job Title
Automation Controls Technician

Job Grade
FP17H

Division
Business and Finance

College/Dept
Facilities Management and Planning

Department
Maintenance, Operations and Utilities

Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)
100

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information
$56,000 - $66,000

Pay Schedule
Hourly

FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Perform installation, operation and maintenance of the Energy Management & Controls Systems ( EMCS ) for the purpose of monitoring and controlling the environmental conditions in buildings on campus. This position requires good working knowledge of HVAC systems and control devices and the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision. This position should understand control theory and how it applies to building HVAC systems.

Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
"Hot & Cold" Calls

Duties:
Respond to “Hot & Cold” calls from the campus community. Repair pneumatic and DDC VAV box controls with assistance. Calibrate and replace pneumatic T-stats and other miscellaneous pneumatic equipment.

Percentage Of Time
30

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Monitor Tridium Front-End System

Duties:
Monitor the campus system from the Tridium front-end and identify problems.

Percentage Of Time
15

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Diagnose Problems

Duties:
Diagnose problems with AHUs and VFDs; repair or reset if necessary.

Percentage Of Time
15

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Repair of HVAC Systems

Duties:
Assist other University personnel in the operation and repair of HVAC systems.

Percentage Of Time
10

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Perform Preventative Maintenance

Duties:
Perform preventative maintenance on control systems.

Percentage Of Time
10

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Energy Metering Systems

Duties:
Diagnose and repair problems with the energy metering systems with assistance.

Percentage Of Time
10

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Work Orders

Duties:
Document completed preventive maintenance and work order requests using the Computer Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ).

Percentage Of Time
5

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Work Alongside Outside Contractors

Duties:
Work alongside outside Contractors for the installation and commissioning of EMCS in new construction and renovation projects.

Percentage Of Time
5

Essential Function:
Yes

Required and

Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School Diploma

Required Experience

One years’ experience in the installation, diagnostics and repairs of automated controls for HVAC…