Building Automation Systems Technician 2

Job Description:

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on Building Automation System Controls; periodically inspects operation of equipment. Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or trade workers performing craft duties.
• Repairs air conditioning, refrigeration & heating systems, thermostats, relays, valves, controls, compressors & filters; solders piping as necessary.
• Periodically inspects & tests installed equipment for proper assembly of components, checking for any needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, handbooks, laptops (with the appropriated software), & established procedures; troubleshoots system to solve problems.
• Installs & operates refrigeration, air conditioning & heating units.
• Installs, repairs, calibrates & troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, electronic, & DDC controls; verifies proper installation & operation using diagrams & schematics; generates new documentation, suggests & makes required modifications to systems as needed.
• Performs inventory control, work scheduling & completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ).
• Repairs, maintains and installs air compressors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of employee mentoring*, training* and development*; inventory control*. Journey-level working knowledge of air conditioning & heating technology.
• Installation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and controls equipment;
• Ability to interpret variety of technical material in books, journals and manuals, and laptop computers (with appropriate software);
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems;
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;
• Work independently or with others;
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment;
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Training & Experience:

• 48 months skilled experience in Building Automation System controls and software, or equivalent;
• Successful completion of any pertinent tests may be required;
• Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control*

*Developed after employment

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Department: Controls & Instrumentation

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Scott Lindstrom, lindstrom@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

AFSCME |08|$24.62 – $27.72 hourly rate