BAS Maintenance Technician

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Hiring Range: $32.00-$36.00 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Location

Tacoma, WA 98447

Department:

Department:
Facilities Management

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 07/27/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Work Schedule:

M-F, 7am-4pm.

Requires mandatory participation in a rotating 24-hour emergency on-call schedule. Occasional evening, weekend, and overtime work is required to support peak university events (e.g., Commencement, Move-In) or emergency system restorations.

General Description:

The BAS Maintenance Technician serves as a critical “Hybrid Technician” bridging the gap between heavy mechanical infrastructure ( HVAC , chillers, and boilers) and advanced digital controls systems ( BAS /Low Voltage). Operating as the front line of campus infrastructure reliability, this position leverages building automation data, predictive diagnostics, and journey-level mechanical expertise to prevent system failures, optimize occupant comfort, and maximize energy efficiency across all Pacific Lutheran University facilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• BAS Programming & Digital Operations (35%):
  Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, configure, and modify Building Automation System ( BAS ) logical sequences, schedules, and setpoints. Diagnose front-end graphical anomalies, optimize Direct Digital Control ( DDC ) loops, and adjust code to balance energy conservation with stringent indoor air quality ( IAQ ) and environmental standards.
• Journey-Level Mechanical Maintenance & Lifecycle Care (30%):
  Perform advanced diagnostic troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, component replacement, and major overhauls on commercial HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units (AHUs), variable air volume ( VAV ) boxes, and high-pressure/low-pressure hydronic heating systems.
• Low-Voltage Controls & Instrumentation (15%):
  Install, wire, calibrate, and commission low-voltage controllers, actuators, and electronic sensors (temperature, humidity, CO2, pressure). Troubleshoot network communication trunks, routing protocols, and device addresses utilizing BACnet, Lon Works, or proprietary network architectures.
• Reliability Data, Documentation & CMMS Precision (10%):
  Meticulously document all maintenance activities, system modifications, part specifications, and diagnostic findings within the Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ). Input accurate data fields to support the department’s tracking of Mean Time Between Failures ( MTBF ) and Mean Time to Repair ( MTTR ), directly informing root cause analysis ( RCA ) and capital renewal planning.
• Customer Relations, Stakeholder Support & Emergency Triage (10%):
  Serve as the premier technical point of contact for campus occupants experiencing climate control or operational issues. Translate intricate automated systems data into clear, empathetic, and professional communication for non-technical campus customers, providing updates on resolution timelines.

• Perform other operational and cross-trade duties as assigned by Facilities leadership to support the collective mission of the Physical Plant.
• Provide support during campus-wide events, severe weather responses, or auxiliary operational surges.
• Actively participate in departmental safety committees, continuous improvement initiatives, and specialized technical training.

Knowledge:

• Advanced Control Systems:
  Comprehensive understanding of DDC logic, pneumatic-to-digital conversions, electrical schematics, and commercial building automation architectures (e.g., Siemens Apogee/Desigo, Automated Logic, Johnson Controls, or Tridium Niagara frameworks).
• Mechanical Systems & Hydronics:
  Comprehensive knowledge of journey-level HVAC refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, air balancing principles, and steam/hot water hydronic distribution loop chemistry and mechanics.
• Safety & Regulatory Codes:
  Advanced operational knowledge of OSHA / WISHA safety…