Energy Technician ; Coral Gables Campus

Position: Energy Technician 1 (Coral Gables Campus)
** Current Employees:
** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click  to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Energy Technician 1 supports higher level energy technicians in the maintenance, operation and repair of energy systems.

Specifically, he/she supports with maintenance tasks to ensure the effective operation of various energy equipment.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Keeps various tradesmen supplied with materials and tools.
* Assists various tradesmen by holding materials and tools.
* Cleans working area, machines, and equipment.
* Performs other tasks as directed and supervised by various tradesmen.
* Observes safety rules, regulations, OSHA, and proper handling of equipment.
* Performs unskilled or semi-skilled work without supervision using independent judgement.
* Available to support emergency call-ins.
* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

** High School diploma or equivalent
** Certification and Licensing:
** Certification in relevant specialty

Valid Florida Driver’s License
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* Experience:

** Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
** Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
*** Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
* Commitment to the University's core values.
* Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
** DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM (specific to Coral Gables Campus)
**** Department Specific Functions
*** Provide clear communication and a high level of customer service.
* Perform timely preventative maintenance and service on assigned equipment/systems, including ability to identify, solve, and prevent problems;
* Assist in programing, monitoring and adjust multiple Building Management Systems (BMS);
* Interpret equipment/system output, detect errors, and take corrective action;
Work and communicate with building end users to effectively identify and efficiently meet their requirements;
* Identify, document and report opportunities to reduce energy consumption;
* Use basic diagnostic, test equipment, interpret, and document operations-related malfunctions;
* Interpret applicable reference manuals and guides, as well as apply department procedures in the completion of assigned work;
* Understanding of procedures for setting up and operating assigned systems and/or equipment;
* Maintain familiarity with network topologies (MS/TP, TCP/IP) and operating system requirements;
* Attend assigned and identified training sessions to maintain knowledge in new BMS and technologies;
* Maintain the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of the physical space for mechanical rooms and storage facilities for the utility plants;
* Assist in the development of efficient planning and assists Facilities Managers/Director with daily shop operations;
* Assist Facilities & Operations in addressing and handling unforeseen emergencies in normal, on-call or emergency scenarios;
* Inspection of University vehicles, tools and equipment, and reporting of any issues in a timely manner;
* Perform routine building inspection; takes corrective action; and/or reports regularly to the Director of any deficiencies or needed action in area of responsibility;
* Document and maintain records of work performed, time spent, and resources (tools, parts, consumables) used in the execution of that work;
* Coordinate activities with other trade areas, project managers, or outside contractors;
* Provide accurate estimates and complete work within the costs estimated;
* Prioritize and identify the appropriate resources (tools, materials, contractors, etc.) for maintenance problem resolutions;
* Manage contractors & outsourced functions if required;
* Must ensure University of Miami energy conservation practices are implemented and adhered to;
* Must ensure documents (time cards, work orders, etc.) are completed properly and in a timely manner;
** Department Specific Qualifications
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* Education:

*** Must have/provide High School diploma or equivalent
* A Trade School certificate is preferred.
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* Experience:

*** Must have performance and knowledge in the craft environment of Building Maintenance and /or Facilities Management, for at least one (1) year.
* Must have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in energy control systems or low voltage electrical devices/panels. Work experience must be related to the installation, programming and service of building electrical and direct digital control systems.
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
*** Basic programming knowledge in a BAS…