Building Automation Systems Tech

Job Family Group: Staff

Department/Office:

Assistant Director for Buildings & Grounds

Time Type: Full time

Compensation: $26.93-$33.66

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Responds to service requests, emergency service calls, expected to maintain positive customer relationships at all times, and has an in-depth knowledge of the ALC platform.

JOB DUTIES

• Troubleshoots and repairs building automation system field cabinets, including communications equipment, printed circuit boards, power supplies, electrical/electronic controls, sensors, and transducers.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, or coordinates repair of building automation equipment.
• Writes and debugs computer programs for the building automation system such as energy consumption reports and utility distribution reports.
• Coordinates university and contractor’s personnel for additions and modifications of the building automation system, as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and job costs on building automation systems.
• Assists in the design and implementation of various building automation hardware and computer software systems.
• Prepares drawings and diagrams of system additions or revisions after installation.

EDUCATION

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Formal OJT or Apprentice Program.
• Completion of a two year vocational training program or apprenticeship training program in related HVAC field.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Minimum 10 years field experience in the HVAC controls industry including DDC systems commissioning, software integration operation, calibration and experience with pneumatic controls.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of Automated Logic commissioning tools and field circuit troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of the construction industry with emphasis in mechanical/electrical fields.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and problem solving skills.
• Competency in Networking TCP/IP, MSTP protocols, within Modbus, LON, and BACnet applications.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.