Building Automation Control Electrician
Building Automation Control Electrician
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Job Description
Department: Campus Planning & Facilities Management
Classification: Electrical/Control System Tech
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $32.55 $49.94 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
June 23 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include an online application a resume and a document with your responses to the following 2 questions:
1. Describe your experience with electrical controls systems including installation troubleshooting and repair of any of the following. Please include examples.
a. Building Automation DDC (Siemens Johnson Controls Allerton etc.)
b. Process Automation
c. Fire Alarm
d. Other Similar Controls
2. Describe your experience using the different types of electrical test equipment and computer software (including proprietary product software) in your work environment.
If you are experienced in planning designing installing and maintaining electric control systems and have an Oregon General Journeyman Electrical License then please consider applying.
Department Summary
Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a dynamic unit within the Finance and Administration portfolio comprising seven departments and approximately 300 dedicated employees:
Building Operations and Maintenance
Campus Planning
Custodial and Exterior Services
Design & Construction
Work Management and Administrative Support
Office of Sustainability
Utilities & Energy
CPFM is responsible for planning building maintaining and operating the infrastructure that supports the University of Oregon. As stewards of the universitys physical legacy CPFM empowers the university community to reach its full potential by providing a campus that is safe clean beautiful inspiring and environmentally responsible.
CPFM is committed to collaboration service excellence diversity problemsolving and stewardship. We take pride in ensuring the campus functions seamlessly fostering an environment where educational excellence can thrive.
Building Operations and Maintenance includes Maintenance Support Carpentry Building Automation Systems (BAS) Electrical Painting Plumbing Mechanical Lock and Door and Fleet Services. These teams handle the maintenance repair and minor renovation of university buildings vehicles and equipment at the Eugene and Portland campuses. Their work ensures that the University of Oregon community has a safe efficient reliable functional and attractive learning environment supporting the Universitys mission and vision. Together they are committed to creating a place where excellence thrives and everyone can succeed.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Building Automation Systems Control Technician position is to service repair maintain plan and execute upgrades to the Building Automation Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Energy Management Systems (BAS/EMS). Duties also include operation maintenance and repair of the associated heating ventilation air conditioning and mechanical systems that serve campus buildings at the University of Oregon.
Interactions with other maintenance staff as well as the campus community occur daily in the course of performing routine work and responding to emergencies. Position works as a member of a team while frequently performing tasks independently. Decisions may be made about the best method and materials necessary to perform a particular task. Decision making typically includes setting priorities assessing customer needs and responding to those needs.
Work is reviewed regularly by the Building Automation Systems Supervisor to ensure it is performed efficiently safely and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.
Drivers Certification:
It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO drivers certification eligibility which includes maintaining an Oregon drivers license throughout employment in this position.
OnCall Rotation:
This position may be required to participate in an oncall rotation. Being oncall requires the participant to live in an area with cell phone reception or to be within cell phone reception for the entire duration of the oncall period. On call also requires the participant to be within a 1hour drive of the UO campus for the entire duration of the oncall period to be able to respond to issues if needed. Oncall periods are typically 14 weeks in duration.
Essential Personnel:
This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.
Special Requirements:
Must be willing and able to successfully complete formal continuing education classes to improve BAS/EMS competencies and working skillset. These include but may not be limited to: mechanical HVAC electronic controls systems programming proprietary computer software Siemens Alerton Johnson Controls etc.
Must be able to use special calibration tools and test instruments such as recording meters multimeters circuit tracers megohmmeter pneumatic pressure gauges electronic thermometers reciprocating (i.e. Sawzall) and hacksaw.
Must become certified for confined space entrant and attendant within three (3) months of employment.
Must remain current with controls systems and electrical technologies methods and applications.
Must maintain a valid Oregon General Journeyman Electrical License.
This position requires OnCall Rotation.
Minimum Requirements
Two years of journeylevel experience planning designing installing and maintaining building pneumatic electronic and electrical control and distribution systems and possession of one of the following Oregon Electricians Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed:
General Supervising Electrician License
General Journeyman Electrician License
Professional Competencies
Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
Take initiative looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
Pay close attention to detail.
Maintain a safe and safetyconscious workplace.
Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
Model the highest ethical standards.
Provide superior customer service.
Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and/or formal training with any of the following BAS platforms: Siemens Alerton Johnson Controls.
Experience with basic program logic syntax and troubleshooting.
Experience with Block Programming.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Experience troubleshooting I/O devices.
Experience troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Experience working with pneumatic HVAC controls.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancyrelated conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.
In compliance with federal law the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at
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