Electronics/Network Technician, Building Automation
Electronics/Network Technician, Building Automation
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Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State is searching for a full time Electronics/Network Technician Building Automation - Grade 2 to join the team. Duties include:- Field layout the utility/fiber optic lan network
- Gather information from site maps utility manhole locations and utility tunnels
- Locate telecommunications trunks in buildings
- Determine route to pull fiber-optic cable and type of equipment needed
- Gather information for completion of as-built documentation
- Install maintain and analyze utility/fiber optic lan network
- Perform all required safety checks
- Install set up and maintain wireless systems directional antennas canopy systems and arrays
- Ensure that best communications over systems network is established
- Direct other trades in removal of trees and or limbs impeding the function of the network
- Direct other trades in proper location to attach mounting equipment
- Trace out and analyze computer automation systems
- Gather field panel information and device location to include lon device locations point database management programs ip addresses and bacnet information to develop modify update or replace a complete working automation system
- Direct and assist contractors and higher and lower grade technicians to modify retro fittings of older automation systems
- Notify system analyst and design teams of changes to database and as-built information
- Set-up calibrate repair and install computer automation systems and sub-systems including digital analog hybrid and fiber optic. Interrogate systems for data connected to computer automation systems
- Send and enter manual commands to computer automation systems to test and analyze system programming
- Install maintain and modify programs and point databases of multiple computer automation systems
- Service and install building automation controls with various types of computer systems and sub-systems consisting of core computers hard drives and memories
- Evaluate building automation control systems; modify or update and replace new systems as required
- Perform the calibration adjustment repair and installation of various types of digital and analog sensors alarm systems and sub-systems such as temperature pressure including vacuum humidity flow ionization position types and all associated wired data transmission sub-systems and components such as encoders multiplexers and wiring
- Install interconnections of sensors and alarm systems and data collection equipment control sub-systems including electric electronic and pneumatic types
- Work with metal and plastic pneumatic tubing as required
- Operate repair and calibrate test equipment and simulators necessary for the maintenance of computer systems peripheral equipment sensors alarms and data collection equipment
- Read and interpret electric electronic and pneumatic schematic and wiring diagrams of computer automation systems related peripheral and test equipment and maintain logs and records of data as necessary
- Monitor building environmental parameters for deviation from predetermined values
- Respond according to established procedures to routine and priority alarms
- Maintain logs of and records related to equipment data and systems
- Use various hand tools and equipment for servicing and construction of needed components such as fiber optic fusion splicer optic time domain reflectrometer and fiber scope
- Interpret network error rate. Keep shop areas in a clean and orderly condition; maintain work area in a clean and safe condition
- Notify supervisor when ordering or restocking supplies
- Work with and advise other employees when needed
- Respond to on-duty and off-duty emergency calls and make repairs as necessary
- Follow up as necessary
- Operate university vehicles as required
Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings specifications charts tables handbook formulas all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to complete accredited indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Over 3 years up to and including 5 years of effective experience.
Work Schedule:7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off:Saturday Sunday
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years of effective experienceREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
For details on starting pay rate and progression please see the above collective bargaining agreement.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
