Building Automation Systems Technician or Specialist

Building Automation System Technician $65,000.00 depending on qualifications Building Automation System Specialist $80,000.00 depending on qualifications Essential FunctionsBuilding Automation System Technician Under general direction of the Director of Utilities and Energy Management or designated BAS lead, the Building Automation Systems Technician performs journey-level operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and routine modification of building automation and DDC control systems. The Technician responds to alarms and work orders, maintains sensors and controllers, supports graphics and approved programming changes, verifies field operation, assists with commissioning, documents work in the CMMS, and participates in on-call response. The Technician works within established sequences, network standards, and system architecture and escalates enterprise database administration, major sequence redesign, central-plant optimization strategy, and complex multi-platform integration to the Building Automation Systems Specialist or designated technical authority. Building Automation System SpecialistUnder general direction of the Director of Utilities and Energy Management, the Building Automation Systems Specialist independently supports the University's enterprise building automation environment across academic, laboratory, residential, athletic, and central utility facilities. The position performs advanced BAS programming, graphics development, database and network administration, controls troubleshooting, HVAC and central-plant sequence optimization, energy analysis, systems integration, commissioning, and technical documentation. The Specialist works across Siemens, Schneider, and other interoperable BAS technologies within approved University standards, coordinates technical work with Facilities staff and contractors, and escalates final budget, contract, personnel, policy, and institutional-standard decisions to authorized leadership Required QualificationsBuilding Automation Systems Technician 1. High school diploma or GED equivalency; associate degree or technical training in HVAC controls, instrumentation, electronics, building automation, or a related field may substitute for part of the experience requirement under University equivalency guidelines.2. Three (3) years of journey-level experience installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing pneumatic, electronic, DDC, or building automation control systems.3. Experience troubleshooting BAS-controlled HVAC equipment and common field devices such as sensors, controllers, valves, actuators, thermostats, or VFD interfaces.4. Ability to read controls drawings, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, technical manuals, and work instructions.5. Experience using a CMMS or comparable work-order system and ability to participate in on-call or emergency response as assigned. Building Automation Systems Specialist 1. Associate degree in building automation, HVAC controls, instrumentation, electronics, engineering technology, information technology, or a related field; directly related BAS experience may be considered in lieu of education under University equivalency guidelines. 2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supporting commercial, institutional, industrial, or comparable building automation and DDC control systems. 3. Experience with at least one enterprise BAS platform and demonstrated experience troubleshooting BAS-controlled HVAC systems and field devices. 4. Experience with BAS programming or sequence modification, graphics, trend/alarm analysis, and BACnet/IP, Modbus, Ethernet, or comparable controls communications. 5. Experience reading and applying controls drawings, sequences of operation, specifications, schematics, and technical documentation. 6. Experience documenting work in a CMMS or comparable work-management system and ability to participate in on-call or emergency response as assigned. Preferred QualificationsBuilding Automation System Technician 1. Associate degree, apprenticeship, vocational training, technical certificate, or directly related college coursework in HVAC controls, instrumentation, electronics, building automation, or a related field.2. Five (5) or more years of journey-level BAS, controls, or HVAC automation experience.3. Experience with Siemens Desigo, Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation, Schneider TAC INET, Niagara N4, or another enterprise BAS platform.4. Experience with BACnet/IP, Modbus, VFD integration, commissioning, and university, health care, industrial, or other multi-building facilities.5. Current ISA CCST Level 1, BAS vendor, HVAC controls, or comparable directly relevant certification. Building Automation System Specialist 1. Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible BAS, DDC controls, or facilities automation experience. 2. Experience with Siemens Desigo CC and PXC controllers, Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation, Schneider TAC INET, Niagara N4, or another enterprise BAS platform used in a large multi-building environment. 3. Experience with central utility plant controls, chilled-water and boiler optimization, energy management, utility analytics, metering, and VFD integration. 4. Experience administering BAS databases, networked controls architectures, system integrations, commissioning, and controls-related project submittals or as-built documentation. 5. Experience in higher education, health care, government, data center, industrial, or another complex multi-building environment. 6. Current BAS vendor certification or controls credential, including Siemens, Schneider Electric, Niagara, ISA CCST, or comparable directly relevant certification.