Building Automation Control Tech III.

About the role

The Building Automation Technician III displays advanced skills and knowledge in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electronic systems. Performs regular testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of building controls systems and demonstrates skills in specialty systems such as Aircuity, laboratory, and greenhouse controls. The Building Automation Technician III is an advanced level position for this trade and works independently or under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Works on primary control systems, Johnson Controls, Honeywell and Niagara.
• Maintains integration contact with specialty controls such as laboratory controls, greenhouse controls, Aircuity, Energy Management System, etc.
• Performs regular testing and maintenance of mechanical systems including assessment and troubleshooting.
• Verifies equipment is receiving the appropriate control signals.
• Plans working details and follow schematics, control sequences and wiring diagrams on all equipment and systems.
• Determines work methods to accomplish assignments such as repairs and/or replacements.
• Performs according to manufacturer’s specifications, FOM guidelines, trade practices, shop drawings, schematics and control sequences.
• Performs diagnostic tests on digital systems for campus Central Environmental Control (CEC) system and replace electronic parts as necessary.
• Maintains systems, components and equipment as determined from work orders, calls from dispatch, or other specific assignments.
• Maintains systems, components and equipment as determined from seasonal work orders working with other shops.
• Adjusts system controls to maintain proper conditions on campus.
• Maintains record of system installations, repairs, calibrations and tests.
• Performs in-house upgrades such as controllers, actuators, thermostats, sensors, etc.
• Restarts systems after major system failures on campus and building levels.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Phoenix, Aircuity and other control systems.
• Works with IT Services and Campus Services Troubleshooters (CSTS) to maintain wiring infrastructure.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of HVAC equipment and systems operation.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of HVAC components such as fans, pumps, humidifiers, heat exchangers, heat recovery, terminal units, refrigeration, etc.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hot/cold calls.
• Repairs/replaces valves/actuators/controllers.
• Troubleshoots and assists with repairs of heating/cooling components (i.e. pump).
• Demonstrates solid understanding of steam systems.
• Affords assistance with vendor installs, modifications and repairs.
• Continues further training classes with proprietary vendors.
• Mentors BAS Tech I and II. Instructs junior technicians by explaining the procedures being performed and the reasoning behind those actions. When qualified, allows the technician to perform the work under supervision.

Learning from senior technicians

• Learns from Building Automation Technician IV via working with and understanding procedures: For example, receives clear and concise instructions from senior technicians; learns via constructive input from coworkers performing work.
• While performing maintenance and repair work, learns the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
• Develops skills by observing and assisting peers and senior members of the Building Automation Shop.

Working Conditions

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms.
• Work requires bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
• Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from up to 80 pounds.
• Work is performed: indoors; outdoors; in harsh weather; in areas that are dirty, or smoky and where fumes are present, in underground manholes.
• Is exposed to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or overalls; gloves; goggles; and ear plugs.

Culture and Employee Belonging

• We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted.
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

Professionalism and collegiality

• Displays professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.