Control Systems Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Control Systems Technician will monitor, maintain adjust, and repair building automation control systems owned or leased by the Medical University of South Carolina in order to ensure safety, environmental control and economy of mechanical, electrical, systems. These control systems include, but are not limited to, HVAC equipment, Medical Gas, Fire and Smoke Control and Electrical Distribution systems. The incumbent will, on a rotating basis, work at a control work station to monitor systems and work in the field repairing, adjusting and testing control systems as they interface with various equipment. Incumbent is Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000353 CHS OH - Central Energy Plant (CEP)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

10% -  Coordinates repairs and inspections with Energy Management Operator for proper shutdown and startup of air conditioning systems throughout campus.

10% - Supervises and instructs technicians of lower grade. Brief the supervisor of any problems that may effect proper operation of equipment.

15% - Diagnose and repair heating and air as it pertains to the METASYS Systems. Uses proper tools and electrical meter.

25% - Manually log into Metasys when the system goes down to insure the labs are running accurately. Recalibrate systems when needed, also write or rewrite any programs for the METASYS Systems. Operate CCT when needed.

35% -  The Control Systems Technician will monitor, maintain adjust, and repair building automation control systems owned by the Medical University in order to ensure safety, environmental control and economy of mechanical, electrical, systems. These control systems include, but are not limited to, HVAC equipment, Medical Gas, Fire and Smoke Control and Electrical Distribution systems. The incumbent will, on a rotating basis, work at a control work station to monitor systems and work in the field repairing, adjusting and testing control systems as they interface with various equipment. Incumbent is Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster.

5% - Maintain work area and job site in clean and orderly manner and performs miscellaneous and related duties as required.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience: 3 years. Some positions require a commercial driver's license. Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.  

Physical Requirements: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb. (Continuous)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work below ground. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
• Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent)
• Possess good grip strength. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, assisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to carry objects on plane, on ladders, up stairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull equipment carts. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc. (Continuous)
• Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered. (Continuous)
• Ability to qualify physically for respirator use. (Continuous)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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