Building Automation Specialist
Building Automation Specialist
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Job Description
Title: Building Automation Specialist
Employee Classification: FM
Pay Grade: FM 24
Division: Business and Finance
Subdivision:General Maint and Repr
Department: Facilities
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Position is responsible for the monitoring adjustment programming repair and maintenance of heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) automation and building integration systems. Position requires a variety of skilled and technical work related to the maintenance repair programming and installation of HVAC/R automation and building integration systems and associated components.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Install repair and maintain DDC equipment related to HVAC/R and building integration systems.
- Use a workstation or portable terminal to command points evaluate programs backup databases and update changes or additions to the databases.
- Use automated building management software to monitor troubleshoot correct modify and improve HVAC/R and building integration systems operations.
- Interpret modify and write software to control HVAC/R and building integration systems and equipment.
- Evaluate sequences of operation and assess the probability of the sequences functioning properly with DDC pneumatic and electric control systems when applied to HVAC/R equipment.
- Create modify and update computer graphic displays as needed to accommodate system additions and modifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints schematics diagrams drawings manufacturers specifications and written and verbal instructions related to HVAC/R and building integration systems.
- Assist the Principle Plant Engineer-Energy Conservation and Sustainability with reviewing developing evaluating and implementing energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
- Diagnose HVAC and building integration system problems including verifying operations of dampers valves actuators coils fans pumps heat exchangers VAV boxes airflow devices water flow devices thermostats and other HVAC/R components.
- Prepare reports and maintain records and logs as may be required. Plan and coordinate work and procure materials and equipment required to install new systems and repair and maintain existing systems.
- Reclaim and recharge refrigerant systems as needed.
- Use basic hand and power tools.
- Operate motor vehicles.
- Perform periodic visual inspections and maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas mechanical rooms and all tools vehicles and equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Report any damage malfunction irregularities or potential hazards in buildings grounds equipment vehicles or supplies to supervisor.
- Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Proficiency in reading writing and mathematical processes typically acquired through the completion of a high school education and associated technical training is necessary.
An Associate Degree in HVAC or documented advanced factory training in DDC and/or building integration systems is required.
Three (3) years within the last Five (5) years of verifiable directly related work experience performing the installation inspection testing programming maintenance and repair of heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration automation and building integration systems is necessary.
Three (3) years within the last five (5) years of verifiable experience with Trane Tracer Summit Johnson Metasys Honeywell Excel 5000/EBI BACnet LonWorks and/or other building automation systems including configuration and programming is required.
Experience in programming building automation and building integration systems including web based proprietary and library based languages.
Personal computer skills utilizing word processing and spreadsheet applications CAD applications and file management functions are necessary.
Possession of a valid Michigan Drivers license is necessary.
Ability to meet departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene is necessary.
The ability to perform physically active work of a medium nature requiring frequent walking climbing pushing pulling stooping kneeling and crouching activity to performing routine work functions and lifting requiring up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally 100 pounds of force to move and/or transport equipment and supplies is necessary.
EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
R410a Certification is desirable.
Additional Information:
Salary: FM 24 $41.97 an hour/$87298 annually
Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PMposition is subject to after hours call.
Appointment Percentage:
100%
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
