Technician, Building Controls Systems

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Technician, Building Controls Systems Job Summary / Basic Functions

The Building Control Systems Technician will coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (hereafter MEP) Services staff, within their appointed areas of specialty, to ensure that the New Science Building (hereafter NSB) operates at the expected level of comfort and efficiency. Coordinate all activities related to monitoring and maintenance of the NSB MEP systems, including use of various computer systems, to maintain an optimum educational environment.

Incumbent works directly with the Associate Director of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC-R, and assists them by coordinating Facilities Services resources that are assigned to specific NSB tasks.

• Education:
  
  A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an appropriate technical school and certification within the area of specialty and accountability is preferred.
• Knowledge of all OSHA regulations and Safety Code requirements.
• Controls:
  The Metasys building automation system for the New Science Building has functional control of every Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing system and component, including all building lighting.
• Components with Industrial Computers installed in the equipment that communicate with Metasys:
• De‑Ionized Water System
• Clean Steam generator
• Tiger Flow Hot Water Pumping package
• Systacon Variable speed pumping system
• 2 York Chillers
• Components that communicate VIA Bacnet to Metasys:
• Phoenix Controls valves (damper systems)
• Emergency Power Generator & Transfer Switch
• Fire Suppression system & Fire Pump
• All Fume Hoods have multiple control sensors on every sash.

• Dry Lab Air
• Plumbing General & domestic water
• Gas Piping for Labs
• De‑Ionized Water System
• Lab Accessories
• Fire Suppression Systems & Fire Pump and controllers
• Lab Vacuum System
• Acid waste system
• Acid waste dilution pit operation

• Air Handlers/ERU's
• Boilers
• Clean Steam generator
• 2 York Chillers
• Cooling Towers & Dolphins & water Treatment
• Unit Heaters
• Fume Hoods
• Phoenix Controls valves (damper systems)
• Hydronic Pumps & side stream filters
• Dearator Tank Steam System
• Domestic Water Booster Pump
• Tiger Flow Hot Water pumping package
• Systacon Variable speed pumping system
• Condensing hoods
• 12 Heat Exchangers
• Computer Room AC systems
• Elevator equipment room independent HVAC units
• Humidifiers
• Strobic Lab Exhaust Fans

• Light Control
• Dimming Panels
• Elevators
• Generator & Transfer Switch
• Fire Alarm System
• Security System
• Air Terminal Units

Five years of directly related work experience is required.

• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Journeyman or higher license in mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing is required.
• Certified Natural Gas Handler is preferred.
• EPA Certification is preferred.

No specified additional qualifications.

• 70% - Completes preventative maintenance and repairs in assigned area to ensure efficient operations.
• 10% - Ensures and maintains that all safety and regulatory compliance issues are addressed and effectively documented.
• 10% - Provides Customer Service to NSB as well as all campus customers.
• 10% - Supports the University in its operations as assigned.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Institutional

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.