Automation Controls Technician

Requisiton Details

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


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Job Title
Automation Controls Technician


Job Grade
FP17H


Division
Business and Finance


College/Dept
Facilities Management and Planning


Department
Maintenance, Operations and Utilities


Requisition Number
2026-00247


FTE (full-time equivalency)
100


Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm


Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity


Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months


Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information
$56,000 - $66,000


Pay Schedule
Hourly


FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt


Position Summary


Perform installation, operation and maintenance of the Energy Management & Controls Systems (EMCS) for the purpose of monitoring and controlling the environmental conditions in buildings on campus. This position requires good working knowledge of HVAC systems and control devices and the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision. This position should understand control theory and how it applies to building HVAC systems.

Job Duties


Responsibility Area:
"Hot & Cold" Calls


Duties:


Respond to "Hot & Cold" calls from the campus community. Repair pneumatic and DDC VAV box controls with assistance. Calibrate and replace pneumatic T-stats and other miscellaneous pneumatic equipment.

Percentage Of Time
30


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Monitor Tridium Front-End System


Duties:


Monitor the campus system from the Tridium front-end and identify problems.

Percentage Of Time
15


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Diagnose Problems


Duties:


Diagnose problems with AHUs and VFDs; repair or reset if necessary.

Percentage Of Time
15


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Repair of HVAC Systems


Duties:


Assist other University personnel in the operation and repair of HVAC systems.

Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Perform Preventative Maintenance


Duties:


Perform preventative maintenance on control systems.

Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Energy Metering Systems


Duties:


Diagnose and repair problems with the energy metering systems with assistance.

Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Work Orders


Duties:


Document completed preventive maintenance and work order requests using the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Percentage Of Time
5


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Work Alongside Outside Contractors


Duties:


Work alongside outside Contractors for the installation and commissioning of EMCS in new construction and renovation projects.

Percentage Of Time
5


Essential Function:
Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education


High School Diploma

Required Experience


One years' experience in the installation, diagnostics and repairs of automated controls for HVAC systems.

Required License/Certification


Valid Driver's License

Required Additional Qualifications:


NA

Preferred Education


Associate's degree in HVAC Systems Technology or Electronics Technology

Preferred Experience


Prior experience with Niagra/Tridum & Staefa systems. Experience with lighting controls systems and utility metering systems.

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements


Credit Check
No


Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
Yes


Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Yes


Drug Screen
Yes