Building Automation Services Assistant

Job Description

Reporting to the BAS Operations Supervisor the Building Automations Services Assistant will assist technicians to monitor operate maintain modify troubleshoot and replace pneumatic electric electronic and direct digital controls systems associated with campus HVAC building controls and chiller controls.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the universitys motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

Associates Degree or current enrollment in Associates Degree program for Instrumentation & Control Automations Technology or directly related field.
Experience or successful coursework experience with programming startup modifying troubleshooting and repair of one or more direct digital control systems.
Experience or successful coursework experience verifying readings and measurements on building HVAC systems
Experience or training/education to work from drawings schematics blueprints and job layouts.
Experience working with a variety of hand tools.
Must have strong computer skills with software such as Excel and Word.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex interrelationships between multiple mechanical and electrical systems
Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Must have the ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing walking reaching bending pushing/pulling.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
This position is designated as Emergency Personnel. May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$19.50-$22.00 per hour

Hours per week

No more than 1500 hours a year

Review Date

September 4 2026

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 College.The 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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