General Maintenance Technician II, Controls Apprentice

Department:

Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R108436
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 4 (Hourly)
Position Description:

The General Maintenance Technician II, Controls Apprentice reports to the Senior Director for Physical Plant Maintenance (MEP Systems) and supports the Controls Shop by assisting with building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, and related electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems within assigned facilities. This position is an apprenticeship role that provides structured, on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced controls technicians and requires participation in and successful completion of assigned training modules.

Under supervision, the apprentice supports the installation, startup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of control systems, including direct digital controls (DDC) and pneumatic systems. The position contributes to maintaining proper temperature, humidity, airflow, and indoor air quality while developing skills in system diagnostics, basic control logic, and schematic interpretation.

This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee's physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid driver's license that is insurable under the University's insurance policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine inspections, report building system issues to the supervisor, and generate work orders as needed.
  
• Under supervision, assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC DDC (Direct Digital Control) systems, including thermostats, sensors, controllers, and actuators. As well as startup support, testing, basic commissioning, and preventative maintenance activities for building control systems.
  
• Assist with system modifications and upgrades to building automation systems, including reading and interpreting control diagrams, wiring schematics, and manufacturer instructions, and monitoring system performance through user interfaces to identify and report abnormalities or alarms under the direction of senior technicians.
  
• Assist with downloading, updating, and verifying software for building automation systems.
  
• Assist with point-to-point checkouts to ensure field devices communicate with the front-end server.
  
• Complete all assigned training modules and apprenticeship requirements to support skill development.
  
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and working proficiency with handheld computers (i.e., smartphones, iPads).
  
• Accurately complete daily white cards documenting assigned work activities.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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