Energy Technician 1 - Coral Gables Campus

Energy Technician 1

The Energy Technician 1 supports higher level energy technicians in the maintenance, operation and repair of energy systems. Specifically, he/she supports with maintenance tasks to ensure the effective operation of various energy equipment.

Core Job Functions

• Keeps various tradesmen supplied with materials and tools.
• Assists various tradesmen by holding materials and tools.
• Cleans working area, machines, and equipment.
• Performs other tasks as directed and supervised by various tradesmen.
• Observes safety rules, regulations, OSHA, and proper handling of equipment.
• Performs unskilled or semi-skilled work without supervision using independent judgement.
• Available to support emergency call-ins.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty

Valid Florida Driver's License

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Addendum

Department Specific Functions

• Provide clear communication and a high level of customer service.
• Perform timely preventative maintenance and service on assigned equipment/systems, including ability to identify, solve, and prevent problems;
• Assist in programing, monitoring and adjust multiple Building Management Systems (BMS);
• Interpret equipment/system output, detect errors, and take corrective action;
• Work and communicate with building end users to effectively identify and efficiently meet their requirements;
• Identify, document and report opportunities to reduce energy consumption;
• Use basic diagnostic, test equipment, interpret, and document operations-related malfunctions;
• Interpret applicable reference manuals and guides, as well as apply department procedures in the completion of assigned work;
• Understanding of procedures for setting up and operating assigned systems and/or equipment;
• Maintain familiarity with network topologies (MS/TP, TCP/IP) and operating system requirements;
• Attend assigned and identified training sessions to maintain knowledge in new BMS and technologies;
• Maintain the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of the physical space for mechanical rooms and storage facilities for the utility plants;
• Assist in the development of efficient planning and assists Facilities Managers/Director with daily shop operations;
• Assist Facilities & Operations in addressing and handling unforeseen emergencies in normal, on-call or emergency scenarios;
• Inspection of University vehicles, tools and equipment, and reporting of any issues in a timely manner;
• Perform routine building inspection; takes corrective action; and/or reports regularly to the Director of any deficiencies or needed action in area of responsibility;
• Document and maintain records of work performed, time spent, and resources (tools, parts, consumables) used in the execution of that work;
• Coordinate activities with other trade areas, project managers, or outside contractors;
• Provide accurate estimates and complete work within the costs estimated;
• Prioritize and identify the appropriate resources (tools, materials, contractors, etc.) for maintenance problem resolutions;
• Manage contractors & outsourced functions if required;
• Must ensure University of Miami energy conservation practices are implemented and adhered to;
• Must ensure documents (time cards, work orders, etc.) are completed properly and in a timely manner;

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

• Must have/provide High School diploma or equivalent
• A Trade School certificate is preferred.

Certification and Licensing:

Experience:

• Must have performance and knowledge in the craft environment of Building Maintenance and/or Facilities Management, for at least one (1) year.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in energy control systems or low voltage electrical devices/panels. Work experience must be related to the installation, programming and service of building electrical and direct digital control systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Basic programming knowledge in a BAS environment is required.
• Overall basic knowledge of Building Maintenance and/or Facilities Management of applicable system and related technical terminology, applications, features, and/or services preferred

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.