Building Automation Controls Technician

To utilize the building automation systems that support the mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication equipment in order to meet the needs of the campus while optimizing performance and energy efficiency.

Building Automation Controls Technician – Facilities Services

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time.

Supervisor: Assistant Director of Facilities-Physical Plant & Energy Systems

Position Purpose: To utilize the building automation systems that support the mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication equipment in order to meet the needs of the campus while optimizing performance and energy efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Operations: Manage, control, operate, and maintain the BAS (Building Automation Systems) for the campus utilizing its control systems: (Johnson Controls Inc. and Automated Logic Controls), as well as independent building controls (Ecobee) in order to support the campus.

• Monitor the ALC and JCI building automation system daily. Identify alarms and follow-up with corrective actions.

• Work with trades to help identify and implement trends that will improve building functionality and operational savings.

• Assist departments for the diagnosis and troubleshooting of HVAC and electrical related issues on systems.

• Respond to faculty, staff, and students requests through the facilities work order system.

• Researches and implements ways to fully utilize and improve existing systems to assure the most efficient campus energy utilization.

• Conducts building walkthroughs in order to analyze and identify problems associated with temperature, static pressure, air flow, noise, and air quality.

Maintenance: Routinely review control systems for optimization enhancement and/or anomalies to enhance the HVAC/E systems efficiencies by adjusting setpoints, creating programs, and implementing logic that is coordinated and approved by the department.

• Maintain, manage and repair existing air compressors for the pneumatic control system.  Included will be coordinating service contracts as well as coordinating with Union Facilities Services personnel.

• Carry out preventive maintenance procedures.

• Maintain campus electrical, chilled water, gas, steam, and hydronic submeters.

• Recommend and identify software, devices, and equipment that needs updating.

• Maintains a safe and clean work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Projects: Manage and Coordinate the implementation of energy related projects, which includes, metering, energy management, engineering, and implementation of various HVAC/R and E projects.

• As Projects are developed, be fully involved in the BAS and implementation of HVAC systems and advise of design, coordination, and implementation issues.   Review and comment on various construction documents for approval varying from submittal shop drawings, equipment manuals, one-line diagrams (pipe, plumbing, or electrical), contract and construction documents, specifications.

• Coordinate BAS projects with IT department for seamless integration. Interaction and work with both mechanical and control contractors during the construction process.

Leadership: Leads, trains, and assists team members in developing skills to monitor, adjust, and understand the BMS.

• Assigns tasks and ensures timely completion of projects. Provides guidance and support to team members as needed.

• Acts as a liaison and point of contact for the HVAC team that collaborates both internally and externally.

• Encourages the development of team members to learn new skills through both classroom and a hands on approach.

Administration: Overseas the section budgets, schedules work assignments, and manages procurement of materials/equipment and service contracts.

• Prepares and submits reports on budget, building assessments, and work progress, develops standards and procedures for the section,

• Recommends purchases, renovations, and procedural changes, ensures compliance with departmental and college-wide policies, and attends training to enhance job performance.

• Orders supplies, equipment, and tools in order to complete work assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma required plus a two-year technical trade school in the appropriate field or the completion of a (5) year apprenticeship program.

• (5) years of experience in facility operation, maintenance, and enginee