Building Automation Technician

Job Description

The Building Automations Services Technician monitors operates maintains modifies troubleshoots and replaces pneumatic electronic and direct digital controls systems for campus HVAC building controls lighting controls and building control system network to ensure occupant comfort space pressurization improve system efficiency and reduce facility operating costs. The reliable operation of these systems is critical to the University.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in Electronics Building Automation and or directly related field or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
Experience utilizing and or operating a Building Automation System.
Experience comprehending and analyzing complex interrelationships between multiple HVAC components.
Experience working from drawings schematics blueprints and job layouts.
Experience working with a variety of hand tools.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Must possess strong computer skills with Excel and Word.
Must have strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills.
Must have the ability to interact with contractors and commissioning agents to verify systems are installed and operate properly.

Preferred Qualifications

Virginia Masters HVAC license.
Experience with installation programming startup commissioning integration modifying troubleshooting and repair of one or more direct digital control system.
Experience configuring and integrating various manufacturer graphical user interfaces network level controllers and field level controllers using BACnet LonWorks Modbus and proprietary protocols.
Verifiable experience in the repair and maintenance in a large institution or commercial facility with complex infrastructure systems with hands on experience troubleshooting and calibrating pneumatic and DDC building management controls systems.
Experience with Siemens Apogee Insight or Desigo CC system.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$58000-$68000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

December 17 2025

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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