Control Technician III - HSC Campus

Location: Louisville

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center Time Type:

Full time Worker Type:

Regular Job Req :

R109398

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 5 (Hourly)
Position

Description:

The Control Technician III position will perform installation, programming, startup, commissioning, integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modifications to the building automation systems (BAS) for Campus buildings, direct digital, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Must understand the various types of HVAC equipment and systems for University buildings to apply various control systems with the mechanical equipment. Must possess an understanding of controls theory for HVAC systems, BACnet, building automation system networking and architectures, as well as understanding the application of energy management techniques.

Participation in an on-call and standby rotation is required.

This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid driver’s license that is insurable under the University’s insurance policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Respond to temperature, humidity, pressure, indoor air quality, and airflow complaints by assessing site conditions and troubleshooting building systems. Use laptop software, meters, and sensors to evaluate performance; read and interpret control logic and diagrams, wiring schematics, manufacturer data, and written instructions. Perform diagnostic testing and make appropriate adjustments and repairs to pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and digital control systems.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems to maintain correct temperature, humidity, pressure, and volume of building systems. Inspect, test, clean, adjust, and calibrate all types of environmental sensors and controls. Adjust, repair, and rebuild valves, dampers, linkages, and their associated actuators.

Renovate and upgrade building automation and control systems to accommodate new technology or improve energy conservation. Examine existing systems and recommend improvements. Plan and coordinate activities to minimize disruptions during system shutdowns.

Maintain accurate records of tests, inspections, repairs, replacements, and other related administrative duties.

Coordinate work with building occupants and other trades.

Perform database verification and backups on digital control panels.

Provide demolition, modification, and installation services for renovation projects as requested.

Install, modify, diagnose, test, repair, calibrate, and operate a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic HVAC equipment systems to improve energy efficiency.

Monitor and operate building automation systems through a graphic user interface.

TARGET COMPENSATIONMinimum: $24.74/hr midpoint: $30.94/hr compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam…