Building Automation Software Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department Facil Mgmt-Maintenance Service

Posting Number

Posting Number S1615P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Pay Grade ST3

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range $38.45 per hour plus generous benefits.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

• Monitor and adjust the full range of heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment using the Building Automation System ( BAS ). Implements and facilitates the Building Automation System for HVAC controls and Indoor Air Quality.

Major Duties

• Configures, analyzes, troubleshoots, and enhances programs to balance energy management with comfort control. Monitors and adjusts computer-based Building Automation systems for proper HVAC comfort and energy management.
• Diagnoses, calibrates, maintains, and repairs environmental control systems.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies, and repairs heating, ventilation systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Attends ongoing Heating and Cooling readiness meetings weekly to insure all systems are up and running as needed.
• Provides guidance and assistance to other trades with troubleshooting, system overrides, and programming.
• Advanced Building Automation Software configuration, including systems integration, database customization, and specialty programming with the ability to configure custom reports for trends, alarms, schedules, and point lists.
• Installs, commissions, and troubleshoots controller software and communication bus issues for project needs.
• Works with Project Managers during construction projects to develop complete project programming, checkout, and project startup and sequencing of environmental control systems.
• Develops graphics in the Buildings Automation System and commissions new systems for operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties and have sufficient writing and mathematical skills to prepare estimates and supply requisitions.
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, written specifications, and operating instructions.
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or an established, certified training program recognized by the University, and/or written verification of a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience at the journeyperson level in the trade.
• Advanced understanding of various communication protocols (examples LON , ASD , Mod Bus, Back Net, Back Net over IP).
• Advanced understanding of various Building Automation Systems software (examples: Tridium, Niagara N4, AX, and or R2).
• Advanced troubleshooting, operation, programming, and maintenance of various communication protocols and Building Automation software systems.
• Possess certification from one or more recognized control manufacturers.
• Possession of a Michigan Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
• Complete a physical examination administered by the employer’s designated physician to determine the incumbent’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or identify the need for a reasonable job accommodation.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non- AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.

• Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line WMU – AFSCME (bid) Sheet only.
• Non- AFSCME…