Building Automation Systems Technician

Salary
: $86,700.02 Annually

Hours
:
Tuesday thru Saturday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., on call on a rotating basis as assigned

Department
:
Facilities Management Department

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Building Automation Systems Technician for the DuPage County Facilities Management Department. This employee will work on Facilities Management and Public Works projects at various locations.

This position is assigned to the IUOE – LOCAL 399 BARGAINING UNIT.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre‑paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on designated holidays or holiday pay if required to work, vacation time, sick time, comp time, and personal days.

• Installation of panels, controllers, field devices and cable terminations for a complete functional system.
• Uploads, downloads, commissions, troubleshoots and supervises controls.
• Prepares and revises building automation system equipment control methods.
• Monitors the activities of sub‑controllers.
• Balances HVAC systems.
• Provides practical building automation system and control training for department staff.
• Works with outside contractors as pertains to building controls integrations.
• Responds to occupant’s service calls, checks indicated points of trouble, analyzes system requirements and resolves issues to ensure system and components are functioning properly.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Conducts preventative maintenance checks and checks operation for proper functioning of equipment.
• Maintains inventory and recommends ordering of stock and materials to supervisor
• Provides assistance to other labor trades classifications.
• Plans work and completes estimates of time and materials to complete projects.
• On call on a rotating basis as assigned.

• Four years of experience in building controls and automation, including troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of systems; completion of college level courses, or Johnson Controls Building Management System courses in pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics, programming, installation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Candidate will be able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Candidate will understand mechanical systems operation.
• Candidate must have attention to detail and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience in programming and/or troubleshooting Johnson Control Metasys, Tracer SC, or similar direct digital control systems

Post offer physical is required.

Pre-employment background check is required.