Specialist Building Automation II

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operational

• Operate building automation systems and air conditioning controls, using various operator workstations, computers, digital interface units, and standard HVAC tools
• Respond to emergency and routine service calls to provide restoration of mechanical systems operation and control with a minimum of downtime
• Inspect, calibrate, repair, and install a wide range of control, sensing and actuating devices
• Perform emergency connections to neutralize alarm conditions and restore proper operation
• Inspect, monitor, evaluate, and adjust mechanical systems performance for proper and efficient operation including pumps, fans, valves, dampers, terminal units, heat transfer equipment, fluid flow conditions, and air and water system balance
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of apparatus and peripheral equipment including sensing device, controller, and controlled device
• Service and repair control valves, damper and actuators, temperature and humidity sensors, air flow and carbon dioxide sensors, controller diagnostics, installation, and commissioning
• Provide technical guidance and support including set-up, check-out, operation, and troubleshooting complex building automation and control systems; verify functional performance of systems provided

• Promote, build, and maintain good relations with the campus community
• Keep lead/supervisor informed of campus needs, systems status, and actual or potential occupant problems
• Communicate and provide analytical assistance to campus/building leaders concerning campus mechanical systems in buildings, Central Plant, and in general campus distribution to other shops and campus departments
• Deliver technical instruction and training to other technicians and personnel on basic theory, proper system operations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting techniques, typical system failures, and corrections
• Solicit recommendations on equipment/systems operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability

• Keep records and prepare detailed reports
• Keep abreast knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations relevant to HVAC systems, and their management and operation
• Conduct extensive self-study (reading, research, and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency
• Complete certifications as required by the District
• May supervise the work of one or more employees
• Demonstrate proficiency at managing, coaching, counseling and mentoring other technical professionals

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Minimum of 5 years Controls/building automation systems experience OR four years of controls/building automation systems experience AND completion of a related technical training program equivalent to one year
• Good knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations relevant to HVAC systems, and their management and operation
• Skilled in the use of personal computers utilizing specialized environmental c