SEIU 32BJ Training Fund
Building Automation Systems (BAS) Instructor The 32BJ Training Fund is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Building Automation Systems (BAS) Instructor for classes taught in our Headquarters office located at 25 W.18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with commercial BAS/BMS systems, HVAC controls, building operations, and troubleshooting, and can translate technical concepts into practical instruction for adult learners.
About us:
SEIU 32BJ is a service union headquartered in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan that represents cleaners, maintenance workers, service staff, and security officers in the New York City area and nine other states on the East Coast. Our mission is to educate every member so that they have the tools they need to meet the challenges of a changing industry.
Who we’re looking for:
- Creative, dynamic teachers with good interpersonal skills who enjoy working in diverse linguistic and cultural settings.
- Teachers who are looking to empower workers through industry skills education.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction using the Training Fund's established BAS curriculum and instructional materials and trainers.
- Teach students to operate and navigate BAS/BMS software (Graphic User Interface) and interpret building-system information.
- Demonstrate practical BAS functions, including set points, alarms, scheduling, trend logs, runtime reports, audit trails, and system troubleshooting.
- Teach BAS/BMS hardware and architecture, including DDC controllers, BACnet, sensors, actuators, analog/binary inputs and outputs, VFDs, and control panels.
- Connect BAS operation to HVAC equipment such as AHUs, RTUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers, fans, dampers, valves, pumps, duct systems and interface the BAS with another type of mechanical equipment
- Lead hands-on troubleshooting exercises involving occupant comfort, equipment failures, alarms, incorrect set points, control problems, and manual overrides.
- Assess student progress, maintain attendance and program records, and communicate regularly with the program supervisor.
- Teach Students how to operate and troubleshoot BAS systems while understanding which functions affect occupant safety, which protective controls must never be bypassed, and when to stop and involve qualified personnel.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in Building Automation Systems, Building Management Systems, HVAC controls, facilities/building operations, controls commissioning, or a closely related field.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and controls and their integration with BAS/BMS.
- Experience working with commercial BAS/BMS software, controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, alarms, schedules, and trend data.
- Ability to troubleshoot building-system issues using alarms, equipment status, set points, trend logs, runtime information, and control sequences.
- Experience with commercial BAS/BMS platforms such as Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Automated Logic, Trane, Carrier, Delta Controls, Distech Controls, or similar systems.
- Knowledge of BACnet and Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
- Experience with Control-BASIC or similar control logic, PID loops, commissioning/retro-commissioning, and advanced BAS troubleshooting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach technical concepts to adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Comfortable using computers and digital platforms for instruction and program administration.
- Relevant HVAC, controls, electrical, building-operations, or energy-management certifications are a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with students from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
COVID-19 Considerations
- Record of completed COVID-19 vaccine or confirmed medical/religious exemption.
- Compliance with current COVID-19 protocols of the organization
Classes Offered
- Monday Mornings 11:00am to 2:00pm.
- Additional weekday, evening, or weekend assignments may be available.
Location(s)
- 25 W. 18th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Compensation:
- $75 per teaching hour
- Paid preparation time.
- Paid in-house training, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
