Facilities Building System Technician Senior

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Job Title:

Facilities Building System Technician Senior

Department:

University Hospital | Facilities Administration

Facilities Building Systems Technician Senior
Effective Date: 06/19/2018
Classification Specification for Classified Civil Service
Developed for Equal Opportunity
OSU TITLE CODE: 8743
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Facilities Building Systems Technician Senior
Function Statement:
Under the general direction of a lead technician or supervisor, performs complex level tasks that ensure a safe and comfortable environment, uninterrupted operations of mechanical and utilities systems and equipment, and indoor air quality. Duties include but are not limited to: providing building support service and inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing/replacing building systems and equipment. Responds to emergency situations, such as electrical, mechanical and medical gas disruptions, evaluates and corrects defects. Initiates the correct response protocol when problems cannot be resolved. May assist lower level technicians.
Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicles; and performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.
Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call.
Job Duties:
Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required.
Technical Specialties (60%):
HVAC System Fixtures and Components
Inspects, diagnoses, tests, repairs, adjusts and maintains air conditioning, air handling, and heating and cooling systems and components, refrigeration systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical controls and/or components (including solenoids, switches and relays), steam traps, pressure regulators, steam heat exchangers, pumps, fans and motors; May periodically overhaul air conditioning, air handling and heating systems; May test, pull and replace electronic components. Responds to and analyzes air flow issues, chilled water issues, and heating hot water issues. Measures/adjusts airflow. Installs, repairs/replaces heating and cooling systems and equipment including, but not limited to: pneumatic heating valves, condenser capacitors, motors, low and high pressure switches, actuators, fan coils, circulating pumps, fume hoods and water lines. Repairs/replaces air handler unit components including, but not limited to: coils, fans, sensors, valves, dampers, switches, etc. Tests electrical circuits and components for continuity.
System Monitoring
Monitors HVAC system and equipment, building automation systems (BAS), cooling towers, heating hot water systems, chillers, control air systems, steam systems, and boiler operation. Monitors chilled water systems. Performs basic air balancing tasks. Operates, maintains and tests fire and emergency power systems/equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical systems and repairs electrical supply. Monitors boilers. Troubleshoots building systems: heating hot wat