Trainee; Automation Controls Technician

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs all Siemens and Johnson Controls Direct Digital Control (JCI DDC) and pneumatic instrumentation and controlled equipment.
• Performs diagnostic testing and maintenance on Siemens and JCI DDC and pneumatic instrumentation and controlled equipment. Interrogates system setup and performs diagnostics to create and/or verify point database and job specific programming via computer for various DDC systems.
• Repairs and may install industrial and commercial refrigerating, heating and ventilating systems according to specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration and heating, DDC, structural layout, and function and design of components.
• Participates in the training of other technicians and operators to ensure optimal system performance.
• Performs other building systems and maintenance as needed.
• Drives vehicle if needed.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

• Associate's degree in electronics/technical field with 2 years of verifiable experience servicing mechanical, electrical and digital electronic controls.
  OR
• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 5 years of verifiable work experience servicing mechanical, electrical and digital electronic controls.

• Some experience in Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeship in relevant trade.

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

• License in pneumatic, electric, mechanical, electronic, or DDC controls or combination.

• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles, and tools specific to the needs of the Controls Technician trade. Equipment utilized:
  Use of computers, meters, stationary equipment, electrical test and measurement equipment, basic hand tools, and specialized equipment.
• Demonstrates competency in instrument systems technology to include mechanics, electrical and software technology; experience with electronics, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, or ordinances.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to use a computer and work in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to be able to utilize computer-based tools for reports, e-mail and general communication.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25…