Trades - Control Technician - CONTINUING

Position: Trades – Control Technician (plus $0.75/hr red seal premium) Continuing

Competition: S-26-157

Location/Dept: Maintenance

Hours: 40.00 Monday to Friday

Start Date: As soon as possible

Term of Employment: Continuing

Salary: $39.95 per Hour

Reports to the Manager – Maintenance, Manager – Mechanical, Manager – Continuous Improvement, Manager – Electrical, or Manager – Information Technology Services and works under the direction of the Foreperson of the specific trade (i.e., Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Grounds, Information Technology Services, or Vehicle and Equipment Services). Performs maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation tasks, including renovations and modifications. May perform minor elements of other trades.

• Performs skilled work in a specific trade including inspecting, installing, upgrading, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of structures, machinery, systems, peripherals, and equipment.
• Using the applicable hand and power tools of the trade, applies current trade standards and adheres to governing codes, bylaws, policies, and regulations. Ensures tools, equipment and work areas are clean and safe.
• Responds to site inquiries related to operational concerns. Performs on‑site repairs and troubleshoots problems.
• Selects, orders, and maintains an inventory of related supplies and equipment. Provides cost estimates for related supplies and equipment. Maintains records and manuals.
• Prepares as‑built information on completed projects and tasks.
• Loads and unloads vehicles; transports materials using District vehicles and equipment as required. Cleans checks and confirms operational safety of vehicle.
• Operates computer equipment as required.
• Remains current with changing technology, practices, and equipment.
• Applies safe work practices at all times. Reports unsafe conditions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Programming of building DDC systems using specialized software to meet specific operational sequences and optimize district mechanical and electrical systems and equipment performance. Strong knowledge of process control principles and instrumentation required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation and control system malfunctions. Control programming and configuration are required. Expertise in pressure, temperature, level, flow, and analytical devices. Proficient in reading and interpreting P&IDs, loop diagrams, and schematics.
• Installation of DDC controllers, low voltage wiring, sensors, and thermostats, as well as routine maintenance, calibration, and repairs of existing DDC hardware and software systems.
• Working closely with various trades, diagnosing, and correcting mechanical and electrical problems using data from the DDC systems and testing equipment. Remote monitoring and optimization of all building systems for efficient remote troubleshooting.
• Works closely with the Energy Manager to optimize and implement energy conservation measures and assigned projects. Analyses energy use data, and adjusts DDC programming to reduce waste, peak power consumption, and improve building system efficiency.
• Testing and commissioning new or upgraded BAS systems to ensure they function according to design specifications and applicable energy codes.
• DDC systems integration with other building functions like lighting control, security, and fire alarms.
• Daily performance assessments and monitoring of the BAS to ensure HVAC and other systems are functioning as designed, efficiently to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
• Investigate and resolve user‑reported issues in HVAC systems, responding to alarm notifications and assigned work orders. Resolves hot & cold calls, provides technical support and troubleshooting as needed to other trades.
• Acquire parts, assemble components, wire equipment, install, test, adjust, and commission modifications. Reviews SOPs, generates drawings and documentation for projects.
• Test, identify faults, calibration, control loop tuning, and replace controllers, logic boards, and HVAC‑related equipment. Review work requests, consult with user departments, interpret or create…