HVAC Assistant Controls Technician - Facilities, Planning, and Management

HVAC Assistant Controls TechnicianThe HVAC Assistant Controls Technician conducts, assists, and participates in the inspection and troubleshooting during the startup and operation of HVAC systems. The position is specifically related to digital controls systems including programming, commissioning, networking and graphical interfaces.ResponsibilitiesPerforms startup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, calibration, testing, balancing and commissioning of campus HVAC equipment and associated control systems, including computerized digital control systems and graphical interfacesAssists in developing and implementing revised sequence of operations and hardware reconfiguration for existing control systemsParticipates in design reviews and initial checkout, including point to point testing of newly installed digital controls systems and attached HVAC systems for capital and other projectsAssists in the development of UTC design standards for HVAC systems and controlsApplies knowledge of HVAC and Thermodynamic principles in determining and ensuring proper efficient operation of campus HVAC systemsApplies innovative techniques for troubleshooting and resolving operational problemsPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum: Typically requires high school diploma and four years of relevant experience working with facility level HVAC systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Preferred: An associate's degree, vocational or technical training in HVAC operations or comparable training field; five years' experience working with facility level HVAC systems; and experience in an institutional setting utilizing built-up HVAC systems is preferred.