Job Description
Position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. Position will ensure smooth operation of all utility control and monitoring systems in order to provide maximum performance and reliability of the systems. Position will have responsibility for Building Automation Systems BAS for all Marshall University. Will be responsible for control functions relating heating ventilating and air conditioning systems by utilizing DDC (Direct Digital Control) systems. Will direct train and guide staff in the troubleshooting and testing of systems; through majortominor repairs. Participate in the planning of building automation systems for new construction and major renovation projects on campus. General Duties: Monitors maintains and adjusts building automation lighting control and metering systems. Maintains and modifies equipment and supervisory level controller software; current and backed up with building or equipment modifications. Installs replaces and repairs electronic building automation controllers and associated devices. Interpret building and machinery documentation to troubleshoot and make repairs. Identify and resolve mechanical electrical plumbing and programming problems. Use vendorspecific software tools to troubleshoot and diagnose system problems and perform preventative maintenance tasks. Read and interpret drawings and sequence of operations. Ensure all control points are communicating and operating alarm and trending parameters are established; maintain accurate and uptodate diagrams of control systems. Analyze building heating and cooling systems and develop preventive maintenance schedules and longrange plans for system modification as they relate to effective energy management. Analyze realtime data utility bills and trends to recommend and implement changes to the sequence of operations control strategies and adjust set points to improve performance and maximize efficiency. Plan design and procure materials and equipment required to install new systems per control diagrams. Provides technical guidance and instruction to other employees and mechanics in troubleshooting and/or repair procedures. Inspects tests troubleshoots a variety of electric and electronic equipment including such hardware as sensors control panels input/output panels flow meters and relays panels as related to utility and building HVAC control systems. Assists in the development of preventative maintenance building equipment schedules and deferred maintenance. Participates in a demand response program to curtail energy throughout multiple buildings to comply with load shedding requirements. Handles emergency calls as directed during the day and after hours. Tracks use of the departmental statepurchasing card. Maintains an organized work area which includes cleanliness safety and security of materials. Maintains the required tools and equipment needed for maintenance activity to aid in timely diagnoses of system or component problems. Receives and issues work orders. Interacts with supervisors managers and requesting parties to finalize project needs and scope. Inspects performs work and followsup on work orders when required. Attends project meetings and interact with contractors vendors and engineers as needed. Reviews new materials for costsaving measures. Ensures that administrative records regarding assigned personnel are accurate and current by reviewing time clock entries monitoring employee absences and completing employee evaluations. Enforces university rules and policies regarding employee conduct by advising personnel of the universitys rules and policies on employee conduct issuing verbal warnings and written reprimands for violations and recommending progressive disciplinary action as appropriate. Knowledgeable of state federal and local codes and requirements relating to maintenance and construction.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority