Technician - Energy

Department:
Facility Maintenance General Statement of Job

The Energy Technician maintains and repairs energy management and monitoring equipment to ensure efficient operation and integrity of the Energy Management Program.

• Assists in the implementation of preventive maintenance program for the Energy Management System (EMS).
• Responds to calls on possible equipment and monitoring device failures and reports information to the Energy Management Specialist.
• Uses the college's work order system (CMMS) to note time spent and the work performed relative to specific work request.
• Performs designated tasks as described in the Energy Management program.
• Installs energy management and monitoring devices.
• Assists in troubleshooting and maintaining the EMS.
• Attends energy management meetings and training sessions to assess effectiveness of various energy audit programs.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. heating air conditioning, and/or refrigeration, electrical and plumbing systems) to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Troubleshoot, repair, test, make adjustments, and/or replace HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing components associated with the energy management program district wide.
• Assist in monitoring, reviewing and making adjustment to the college's BAS (Building Automation Systems) district wide.
• Repairs heating/air conditioning systems and components, and replace obsolete monitoring devices to provide comfort within the facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• College Certificate or a minimum of 30 earned college hours required.
• At least two (2) years of commercial and/or residential energy management experience preferred.
• At least two (2) years of operation with BAS (Building Automation Systems) experience/knowledge preferred.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Knowledge of standard practices associated with energy management systems installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Knowledge of use and care of energy management tools, equipment, and testing devices.
• Ability to follow OSHA laws and regulations in order to avoid occupational hazards and take appropriate safety precautions when servicing related equipment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the district daily; must be insurable under South Texas College's insurance policy for driving.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, sketches, and blueprints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas Col