Building Automation Technician IV

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posting date: 01/12/2026

open until filled: yes

position number: 1129312

position title: building automation technician iv

hiring range: $41.99/hr

union type: seiu

seiu level: u

flsa status: non-exempt

employment category: regular full time

scheduled months per year: 12

scheduled hours per week: 40

schedule: monday-friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; saturday/sunday off

location: hanover, nh

remote work eligibility: onsite only

term position: no

grant funded position: no

the building automation technician iv displays expert skills and knowledge in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electronic systems. Performs regular testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building controls systems and demonstrates advanced skills in specialty systems such as aircuity, laboratory, and greenhouse controls.

the building automation technician iv is an advanced level position for this trade and works independently or under general supervision. The building automation technician iv demonstrates an expert level of skill and proficiency in the execution of duties related to building automation at dartmouth college.

education and years experience

high school or equivalent

skills, knowledge and abilities

• minimum of eight years of relevant experience with johnson, honeywell and niagara control systems.
• must have a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy.
• strong understanding of johnson, honeywell and niagara control systems.
• strong understanding of and ability to troubleshoot pneumatic control systems.
• must have completed some control vendor specialized classes.
• computer skills including basic word processing, email, spreadsheets, smartphones or tablets.
• ability to document and record issues and procedures.
• ability to read and understand building plans.
• able to use college data sources to access building plans and o&m manuals.
• ability to use laptop, smartphone, tablet, computer and other electronic devices to work on control systems.
• ability to use all required tools including all hand and power tools, plus electric multi‑meter, light meter, temperature/humidity meter.
• ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under no or minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem‑solving skills.
• strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
• ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
• willingness to work overtime when required.

must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

• safety (ehs training)
• confined space training
• fall protection
• electrical safe work practices

preferred qualifications

ben hughes, supervisor bas shop

dartmouth college is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

employment in this position is contingent upon…