Building Automation Systems Specialist-Facilities Building Operations

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery, and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility, and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education, and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine.

Salary Range
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Up to $67,450 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type
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Full Time

Posting Close Date
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Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 06/01/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials
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• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

The Building Automation Systems Specialist (BASSpec) supports the commissioning, retro-commissioning, and continuous commissioning of campus buildings and energy systems. This position plays a key role in ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency across a wide range of facilities and infrastructure. It is critical to the operation, maintenance, programming, and ongoing optimization of our Building Automation Systems (BAS), supporting air-handling units, VAV boxes, lighting controls, and two central thermal plants.

The BASSpec mentors and trains junior control technicians and BAS Operators, and contributes to energy-saving initiatives through programming and system upgrades.

• Leads and assists in the commissioning, retro-commissioning, and continuous commissioning of new and existing building systems.
• Sets up and analyzes BAS trends and performance data to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes control systems for thermal plants, air-handling units, variable air volume systems, and building lighting control systems.
• Performs routine inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance on control system components.
• Responds to BAS alarms and system malfunctions in a timely and effective manner.
• Assists with air-balance/verification of laboratories, animal areas, classrooms, and offices.
• Programs, configures, and troubleshoots control logic within Johnson Controls (JCI) Metasys and Siemens Desigo platforms.
• Integrates new systems and devices into the BAS as part of upgrades or construction projects.
• Maintains accurate BAS documentation, including system architecture, sequence of operations, and point maps.
• Collaborates with the Energy Management team to identify and implement energy conservation measures (ECMs).
• Develops control strategies and programming changes to support energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability goals.
• Participates in utility metering, submetering, and monitoring systems maintenance and data quality checks.
• Maintains updated documentation for all BAS systems, including schematics, as-builts, software backups, and control sequences.
• Generates reports on BAS performance, energy use, and key system metrics as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Systems Diagnostic Repairs
• Quality Control
• Interpretation of Blueprints, Schematics, and Specifications
• Cross-Training with Multiple Trades
• Estimating Materials and Labor
• Safety and Compliance

• Academic, laboratory, research, clinical facilities, and field conditions in or adjacent to radiological,…