Automation Controls Technician

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees

10 paid holidays and paid winter break

Job summary

Indiana University is hiring a Controls Technician in Indianapolis. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and repairing DDC systems, essential for maintaining the university's facilities.

The ideal candidate should have experience with mechanical, electrical, and digital controls, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join our team and help create a positive environment for the campus community.

Qualifications

• 2 years of verifiable experience servicing mechanical, electrical, and digital electronic controls.
• Experience in DOL apprenticeship in a relevant trade.
• Ability to handle technical tools and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs DDC and pneumatic instrumentation.
• Participants in training technicians for optimal performance.
• Handles maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC systems.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of DDC systems

Ability to read blueprints

Dependability

Education

Associate's degree in electronics/technical field

High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years experience

Tools

Computers

Electrical test equipment

Basic hand tools

Job description

CAMPUS FACILITY SERVICE GENERA (IN-CFSG-IUINA) Campus Facility Services (CFS) is proud to provide all Indiana University Indianapolis students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a high-quality physical environment. We provide maintenance, grounds and custodial services for more than 70 buildings and parking garages and over 300 acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks, and parking lots. The department is also a frequent partner with Indiana University (IU) Capital Projects on campus renovation projects and new construction initiatives.

Mission

Campus Facility Services (CFS) - People serving the campus community and caring for the physical environment in support of the Indiana University Indianapolis mission.

Vision

Earning customer trust through caring, connected, and competent service professionals.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs all Siemens and Johnson Controls (JCI) Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and pneumatic instrumentation and controlled equipment.
• Performs diagnostic testing and maintenance on Siemens and JCI DDC and pneumatic instrumentation and controlled equipment. Interrogates system setup and performs diagnostics to create and/or verify point database and job specific programming via computer for various DDC systems.
• Repairs and may install industrial and commercial refrigerating, heating and ventilating systems according to specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration and heating, DDC, structural layout, and function and design of components.
• Participates in the training of other technicians and operators to ensure optimal system performance.
• Performs other building systems and maintenance as needed.
• Drives vehicle if needed.

Education / Work Experience

• Associate's degree in electronics/technical field with 2 years of verifiable experience servicing mechanical, electrical and digital electronic controls. OR
• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 5 years of verifiable work experience servicing mechanical, electrical and digital electronic controls. AND
• 2 years experience in Department Of Labor (DOL) apprenticeship in relevant trade.

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Preferred

• License in pneumatic, electric, mechanical, electronic, or DDC controls or combination.

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles, and tools specific to the needs of the Controls Technician trade. Equipment utilized: Use of computers, meters, stationary equipment, electrical test and measurement equipment, basic hand tools, and specialized equipment.
• Demonstrates competency in instrument systems technology to include mechanics, electrical and software technology; experience with electronics, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, or ordinances.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to use a computer and work in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to be able to utilize computer-based tools for reports, e‑mail and general communication.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.

Essential Functions

• This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate.
• This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment.
• This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs.
• This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception.
• The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.