Building Controls System Technician

Position: Building Controls System Technician I
Location: Township of Columbia

Hiring Department

Facility Operations

Job Description

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including engineering, custodial operations, maintenance, construction, inventory management, sustainability, and project management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Nature of Work

Perform skilled work on a journeyman level in the installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital control (DDC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) on control systems. All work is subject to spot checking and inspection for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade.

Building Controls System Technician is a four-step title. Personnel working in this classification will automatically advance to the Building Controls System Technician II upon successfully completion of necessary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair and/or replace pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems according to design drawings and/or specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedure on HVAC pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems; diagnose control problems and overhaul, either individually or as part of a team, various building pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems.
• Locate and obtain components required for building pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment. Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
• May perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records.
• Actively train and work toward completing necessary skills and tests for Building Control System Technician II.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Four years actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the HVAC controls trade OR 18 months' experience with completion of vocational education training in desired field.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials applicable trade.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
  • Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trade tools and equipment.
  • Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50 lbs.)
  • Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc.
  • Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs
  • Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding
• A valid State of Missouri Driver's License must be held and maintained by incumbents in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants with commercial electrical experience, including installation of conduit and wiring, troubleshooting HVAC motor starter/VFD circuits, and simple electronic controls and relays.
• A valid State of Missouri Driver's License must be held and maintained by incumbents in the position.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $23.00-$25.50 per hour

Grade: GGS F

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