Controls Technician

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department UO Building Systems Maintenance-1004

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_240887

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/30/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/10/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

Building Systems Maintenance has four levels of Controls Technicians, and the level is determined by a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and applicable licensure.

Controls Technicians I, II, III , and IV
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All levels of Controls Technicians assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of low voltage electrical systems and HVAC controls, commissioning and balancing of HVAC control systems, and common electrical activities. Controls Technicians interpret and use schematics and blueprint drawings to complete the installation and troubleshooting of electrical conduit systems, wiring, and device termination and complete work orders and utilize an electronic time keeping system.

Controls Technicians I: In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level II will work more independently and be given more complex duties such as installing, maintaining, and repairing of low voltage electrical systems and HVAC controls, use schematics to rough-in, wire, and terminate room controls, lab controls, and air handling and hydronic system controls and perform room controls commissioning (non-lab) and room balancing (non-lab).

Controls Technicians III : In conjunction with the duties and responsibilities above, a level III will train, mentor, and verify work of others in the installation and commissioning of HVAC room and system controls and service work confirm scope, schedule, and budget requirements of work assignments and coordinate changes, and test and diagnose circuits in low voltage electrical and building automation controls wiring, equipment, and fixtures utilizing testing devices to ensure compatibility and functionality of the system.

Controls Technicians IV: In conjunction with the duties and responsibilities above, a level IV performs commissioning and balancing of room, hydronic and air handling control systems (non-lab), assists with project development and safety coordination, contributes to fostering a positive work environment, motivates and encourages staff to improve, supports leadership, and contributes to the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.

All levels will be assigned to a rotating on-call schedule and urgent situations occasionally require after-hours work.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

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Minimum Required Qualifications

Controls Technician I, II, III and IV: High school or equivalent experience. Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work from a ladder and/or aerial equipment. Available by cell phone to assist with campus emergencies and available for regular rotations on the weekend and after-hours on-call…