Utility Systems Technician I

Basic Function and Responsibility

To monitor and operate a computerized utility management system to control heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate the computerized utility management console and initiate corrective action for all alarm indications and other malfunctions.
• Monitor and evaluate the operation of a computerized utility management system.
• Maintain logs and records on utility system operations.
• Review reports on system operations and performance to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Advise staff on shutdown and start-up activities and coordinate equipment maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist in modifying computer programs to initiate system changes to operating parameters.

Supervision Received

• General supervision is received from a designated official.
• May receive direction from Utility Systems Technician II's and/or Utility Systems Technician Health Systems.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by two years of technical coursework or training in electronics, computer operations, or instrumentation systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is necessary.
• Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of automated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control systems is necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

• Some experience in maintaining logs and records for utilities systems is desirable.
• Some computerized utility systems operation experience is desirable.

Work Schedule

Once training is complete, the work schedule will be Wednesday - Saturday 8:30pm - 6:30am.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the International Union of Operating Engineers, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.