Senior HVAC Controls Specialist

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Closing Date:

11/28/2025

Type of Position:

Skilled Crafts and TradesNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Climate & Retro Commissioning of Job Duties:The Senior HVAC Controls Specialist serves as a senior-level technical expert in the maintenance programming integration and optimization of HVAC systems and complex building automation systems (BAS). This role provides advanced diagnostics system commissioning and project leadership to ensure optimal performance of HVAC and energy management systems campus-wide.

This position is responsible for programming direct digital control systems (DDC) integrating HVAC systems with third-party platforms and optimizing building performance through advanced analytics and software tools. The HVAC Mechanic III(or Senior HVAC Systems Tech) acts as a subject-matter expert (SME) providing training mentoring and guidance to junior staff and working directly with engineers consultants and IT specialists on capital projects and renovations.

Participation in the on-call rotation for emergencies and inclement weather responses is required.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• At least five years of experience in commercial or institutional HVAC systems with increasing responsibility in controls and systems integration

• Valid drivers license

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A or B HVAC license

• Associate degree or higher in HVAC engineering technology building automation or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

• Manufacturer-specific BAS certifications

• Experience with HVAC networking protocols such as BACnet Modbus LonWorks N2 and TCP/IP

• Experience leading complex HVAC projects or retro-commissioning efforts

• Programming experience using graphical and script-based BAS interfaces

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to program configure and optimize DDC and BAS for campus-wide environmental control and energy management

• Ability to perform advanced diagnostics on BAS communication failures network issues and sequence errors

• Ability to analyze trend data to identify energy inefficiencies faults or runtime anomalies and recommend operational improvements

• Ability to lead commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts verifying control sequences and system performance

• Ability to serve as the lead technician for new system integrations and campus infrastructure upgrades

• Ability to collaborate with engineers and contractors to review control system designs and sequences of operations for capital projects

• Ability to use CMMS to track work orders diagnostics and time allocations

• Lift up to 50 lbs. work at heights in tight spaces and in varying weather conditions

• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including email and spreadsheets

Additional Information:

$69452 - $77169; Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) Proof of Veteran StatusCaitlin Hughes Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes