Electronic Integrated Control Systems Tech Building Subsystems Two 2nd Shift M-F Positions

These positions may require participation in the Weekly OnCall Rotation Schedule; if assigned to the oncall rotation the assigned cell phone must be carried and calls must be responded to during the oncall assignment within 15 minutes.

Please note that Facilities Operations NP2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.

SELECTION PLAN

These positions are categorized as Open to the Public. Current qualified UConn NP2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

Applicants must possess and retain a current motor vehicle operator license throughout employment with the University.

To Apply:

• In order to be considered for these job openings you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. PageUp applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge Skill and Ability Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements sections of the position have been met. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the Preferred Qualifications that you may have.
• Ensure that your PageUp Application is complete and detailed before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the PageUp system.
• If applicable applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the JobRelated Academic Technical or Vocational Training section of the application) the name(s) of any Educational Institution(s) attended in traderelated subjects particularly in HVACR and to indicate the (in person and/or online) course(s) studies Address City State where the Educational Institution(s) are located the years attended and the number of Credits earned or Diploma Earned.
• If applicable applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Licenses and Professional Certification section of the application) any current trade license(s) held along with the issuing agency license number date issued and expiration date.
• Although it is not required applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter resume and a list of three professional workrelated references along with their contact information.

Important Next Steps Information:

• At any point during the recruitment process applicants may be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include a cover letter resume performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the discretion of the hiring department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
• If selected for an interview you will be asked to supply the names titles and phone numbers of three professional workrelated references. In addition current State of Connecticut employees at UConn or other State Agencies may be asked to provide copies of their last two 2 performance appraisals and CORE attendance records. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment physical examination including drug testing as well as a criminal background check.
• Please regularly check your email provided on your application for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places autonotification emails in a users spam.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

At UConn the EICS Technician (BS) position is responsible for performing a full range of tasks involving electronic controls for building energy; environmental and mechanical systems including programming of Energy Management and Building monitoring systems; testing repair and calibration of controls meters and logic circuits for computer controller electronic pneumatic and electric equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to installation troubleshooting preventive maintenance calibration testing and repair of all types of control equipment associated with building systems. Such equipment will include alarms electronic equipment containing transducers relays circuit boards integrated circuits and microprocessor units. Performs diagnostic tasks to related equipment such as electric motors of 110 220 or 440 volts small transformers regulators motor drives pneumatic controls solenoid valves and sensing devices is also required. Programs changes in computer systems that control lighting energy consumption and operation of building environmental systems. Installs new field sensors and controllers for these systems and adds program logic to operating parameters and makes appropriate repairs. Makes recommendations for system changes and operations.

Monitors and controls through use of specialized central control system software automated building subsystems to ensure building equipment operating at desired set points for maximum efficiency and performance; observes for system problems and makes adjustments using manual mathematical or software calculations; responds to system alarms by analyzing control system schematic diagrams to determine system variance or failure; makes system adjustments contacts appropriate trade worker if necessary and/or attends to failure location to diagnose stabilize or repair problem; repairs electronic control boxes by installing new programmable logic controller and networked logic controllers; reloads programmable logic controller on site using a lap top computer or central office workstation to operate and control building equipment or electronic systems; reconfigures and/or programs network controllers to enable control box to transmit data to Process Information software and/or server; programs newly installed controllers using vendor programming language; tracks compiles and analyzes current and historical usage and performance data reports; retrocommissions by determining building user requirements of subsystems and determines if programmable logic controllers are installed programmed and operating adequately; calibrates utility meters stationed in each building; provides analytical assistance to specialty trade worker or vendor in installation or repair of system or building equipment; may diagnose and make system adjustments from a remote location; may install and set up routers switches and hubs to interface with controllers; may develop and maintain building environmental control user website; may monitor control maintain and repair other building subsystems; may troubleshoot central office server; may perform retrofit or upgrades to control system; may perform limited duties related to industrial controls; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of electrical schematics; considerable knowledge of network troubleshooting; considerable knowledge of building automated digital control systems and control logic; considerable knowledge of heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) or specialized automated building equipment; knowledge of Building Automation and Control network (BACnet); knowledge of Boolean logic; knowledge of computeraided software (CAD); interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability in diagnosing and repairing; ability to program in HTML and XML; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five 5 years of experience in heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) and integrated electronic control systems or in the building automation systems industry performing design installation and service related to the assigned subsystem such as fire security building access communication and emergency boxes.

Notes:

1. For State employees this is interpreted at the level of Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR).
2. Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A maximum of two 2 years may be substituted for the following:

1. Graduation from a two 2 year vocational or technical school designating completion of subject requirements in HVACR may be substituted for two 2 years of the General Experience.
2. College training in electronics or electrical/mechanical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen 15 semester hours equaling onehalf 1/2 year of experience to a maximum of two 2 years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Computer skills relating to a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as AiM.
2. Experience using an iPad.
3. Experience working at a college campus or similar setting.
4. Knowledge and experience with Automated Logic Control (ALC) systems.
5. Knowledge and experience with Andover Controls.
6. Knowledge and experience with ECOStruxure systems.
7. Familiarity with Phoenix Lab Controls and/or ACCUSPEC.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to attend technical seminars or courses and retain original equipment manufacturer certification.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
4. Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints for building and utility systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment and extreme weather and/or environmental conditions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment criminal background check and preemployment physical.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS