Building Automation Systems Technician

Position Summary

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Building Automation Systems Technician for the DuPage County Facilities Management Department. This employee will work on Facilities Management and Public Works projects at various locations. This position is assigned to the IUOE - LOCAL 399 BARGAINING UNIT. DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Installation of panels, controllers, field devices and cable terminations for a complete functional system.
• Uploads, downloads, commissions, troubleshoots and supervises controls.
• Prepares and revises building automation system equipment control methods.
• Maintains inventory and recommends ordering of stock and materials to supervisor.
• Provides assistance to other labor trades classifications.
• Plans work and completes estimates of time and materials to complete projects.
• Responds to occupant’s service calls, checks indicated points of trouble, analyzes system requirements and resolves issues to ensure system and components are functioning properly.
• Conducts preventative maintenance checks and checks operation for proper functioning of equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Works with outside contractors as pertains to building controls integrations.
• On call on a rotating basis as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in building controls and automation, including troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of systems; completion of college level courses, or Johnson Controls Building Management System courses in pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics, programming, installation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Candidate will be able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Candidate will understand mechanical systems operation.
• Candidate must have attention to detail and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in building controls and automation, including troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of systems.
• Completion of college level courses, or Johnson Controls Building Management System courses in pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics, programming, installation.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Understand mechanical systems operation.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Experience in programming and/or troubleshooting Johnson Control Metasys, Tracer SC, or similar direct digital control systems.
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis as assigned.

Benefits

As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time, Comp time, and Personal days. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.