Automation Controls Technician

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Job Grade

Job Grade FP17H

Division

Business and Finance

College/Dept

Facilities Management and Planning

Department

Maintenance, Operations and Utilities

Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Pay Information

$56,000 - $66,000

Pay Schedule

Hourly

FLSA Designation

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Perform installation, operation and maintenance of the Energy Management & Controls Systems ( EMCS ) for the purpose of monitoring and controlling the environmental conditions in buildings on campus. This position requires good working knowledge of HVAC systems and control devices and the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision. This position should understand control theory and how it applies to building HVAC systems.

Job Duties Responsibility Area: "Hot & Cold" Calls Duties:

Respond to “Hot & Cold” calls from the campus community. Repair pneumatic and DDC VAV box controls with assistance. Calibrate and replace pneumatic T-stats and other miscellaneous pneumatic equipment.

Percentage Of Time

30

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Monitor Tridium Front-End System Duties:

Monitor the campus system from the Tridium front-end and identify problems.

Percentage Of Time

15

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Diagnose Problems Duties:

Diagnose problems with AHUs and VFDs; repair or reset if necessary.

Percentage Of Time

15

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Repair of HVAC Systems Duties:

Assist other University personnel in the operation and repair of HVAC systems.

Percentage Of Time

10

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Perform Preventative Maintenance Duties:

Perform preventative maintenance on control systems.

Percentage Of Time

10

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Duties:

Diagnose and repair problems with the energy metering systems with assistance.

Percentage Of Time

10

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Work Orders Duties:

Document completed preventive maintenance and work order requests using the Computer Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ).

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area:
Duties:

Work alongside outside Contractors for the installation and commissioning of EMCS in new construction and renovation projects.

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:
Yes

Required and

Preferred Qualifications Required Education

High School Diploma

Required Experience

One years’ experience in the installation, diagnostics and repairs of automated controls for HVAC systems.

Required License/Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Required

Additional Qualifications:

NA

Preferred Education

Associate’s degree in HVAC Systems Technology or Electronics Technology

Preferred Experience

Prior experience with Niagra/Tridum & Staefa systems. Experience with lighting controls systems and utility metering systems.

Preferred License/Certification Preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements Credit Check

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Yes

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Yes

Drug Screen

Yes

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one year of experience in the installation, diagnostics, and repairs of automated controls for HVAC systems?
  • Yes
  • No