Building Automation Specialist

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The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Assist with the Districts Energy and Sustainability goals

• Assures the safe conditions of the swimming pool equipment

• Coordinates control system conversions and/or modifications to include new hardware and software installations for the district and the department

• Creates modifies and evaluates programming for the Direct Digital Control Systems in all locations districtwide

• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed to the prescribed measures

• Maintains clean and efficient operating work area

• Maintains equipment and arranges for service and repairs as necessary

• Maintains records and reports on inventory equipment and the status of current projects

• May act as liaison with District IT department for Facilities department

• Performs duties associated with building repairs and remodeling

• Performs pneumatic system repairs hydraulic repairs mechanical repairs and fuel system repairs

• Plans and performs minor maintenance repairs to the facilities and systems and reports major discrepancies

• Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment repaired

• Prepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance problems before they become emergencies

• Provides assistance in resolving technical problems

• Reads and interprets service and parts manuals

• Regulates heat ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide the appropriate temperature for the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel water and electricity

• Responds to all service breakdowns and work orders as required

• Services and maintains commercial kitchen equipment

• Supervises and oversees the completion of minor/routine projects

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to access input and retrieve information in various software systems

• Ability to analyze malfunctions on mechanical and electrical equipment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers staff students parents and the general public

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to make repairs on mechanical equipment and related systems

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands

• Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment

• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively

• Ability to plan coordinate and research a variety of problem solving and fact-finding study projects

• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace

• Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment

• Ability to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnostics

• Ability to use the computer to support essential job functions

• Ability to work days hours locations and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

• Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision

• Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions

• Demonstrates discernment excellence honesty integrity patience perseverance respect responsibility and trustworthiness

• Detail-oriented

• Energetic creative innovative flexible

• Excellent cooperative collaborative and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building code standards

• Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment

• Knowledgeable in DDC programming

• Knowledgeable in HVAC equipment operation

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees coworkers administrators vendors and the general public

• Strong organizational interpersonal written listening and verbal communication skills

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet moderate and loud.

• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students public and/or other staff.

• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

• Work is performed indoors in district buildings.

• The incumbent may experience exposure to odors dust and other hazards associated with mechanical systems.

• The incumbent is required to work normal school/work hours.

• The incumbent may be required to work extended business hours.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands if listed are considered essential functions

• Sits stands walks stoops kneels and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes hands and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

• Lifts or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs. and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.

• Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of machinery

• Conducts activities involving climbing stooping kneeling/bending crouching/squatting crawling twisting and reaching to include using ladders and lifts

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute coordinate copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal skills.

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