HVAC Energy Management Systems Operator

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Facilities Management

Job Description

Job Summary
Under the direction of the manager of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades or designee, provide system
administration of the campus energy management systems and assure sustainable facility systems operations. Operate,
repair, and maintain the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems for the college.

Anticipated pay for this position is $33.33/hour.

This position will work a 7am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday schedule.

Essential Functions
Energy Management Systems (EMS) Operations and Maintenance

• Provide programming, operation, and maintenance of the campus EMS. Areas of responsibility include proprietary networks, communications equipment, systems software, and front-end equipment and software. Maintain an inventory of parts for the systems.
• Develop and design new programs and sequences of operation as necessary to fulfill operational and energy-efficiency requirements.
• Provide regular and consistent review, adjustment, and troubleshooting of EMS program parameters, including schedules, setbacks, setpoints, alarms, and other elements of sequences of operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair EMS and components. Perform calibration of system points as necessary.
• Assist in the expansion of the EMS to extend to existing campus HVAC/R systems.
• Provide written documentation as necessary of system sequences, upgrades, extensions, overrides, or other information as necessary. Maintain up-to-date control drawings.
• Provide system administration, including login/password assignment and oversight.
• Provide oversight of contracted EMS technical support.

Energy Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate HVAC/R system operation as related to energy use. Identify opportunities for improved operation and recommended associated changes. Set up and evaluate data trends related to energy consumption.
• Read and record the data of various types of energy metering devices such as electric, gas, steam and condensate meters. Monitor and maintain metering devices.

HVAC/R Operations and Maintenance

• Assist with monitoring special controlled temperature and humidity spaces.
• Operate, service, and maintain HVAC/R equipment and related control systems. Work includes the installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting, upgrading, monitoring and repairing a wide variety of equipment and control systems in all campus facilities. Inspect, test, lubricate, clean, adjust and replace parts (such as fan belts, bearings, couplings, etc.) and repair and adjust varied types of mechanical-electrical equipment (such as fans, motors, pumps, compressors, filters, engines, generators, refrigeration equipment and controls, etc.) on a regular schedule or as assigned.
• Monitor and manage HVAC/R systems to meet comfort and environmental control conditions. Ensure specified temperature, humidity levels, and control points are being maintained efficiently and at the desired levels.
• Service, operate, and monitor swimming pool pumps, water treatment and filters, as required.
• Record necessary operating information, maintain preventive maintenance records, and service records on all pieces of equipment. Maintain metering equipment, log associated data, and analyze systems to maintain accurate records.
• Assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain areas surrounding mechanical equipment, keeping them clean and free from dirt, grease and oil, and in safe
• operating condition. Replace, install, or maintain all safety devices on equipment.

Training

• Assist in the training of HVAC personnel in the use of the EMS.
• Participate in training sessions related to technical and personal performance and apply training to improve system operation.

Other Duties

• Provide technical support to projects or upgrades involving HVAC/R or EMS scope. Review and comment on design documents and product/system submittals.
• Clean and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Observe OSHA safety regulations and practices at all times.
• Drive college vehicles as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
• Ability to work hours which may include nights and weekend