Bldg Automation Systems Spec

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan and spending accounts

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Job summary

Children's National Hospital seeks a Building Automation Systems Specialist to install, operate, and maintain DDC and pneumatic controls across the facility. You will respond to emergencies, ensure environmental conditions, and support campus energy efficiency.

Qualified candidates have a degree in engineering or computer science or a relevant background with strong experience in temperature controls and building automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field with specialized training in building automation (Required).
• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years in system commissioning or programming DDC/HVAC controls (Required).
• 5 years of related, progressive experience focused on automatic temperature controls (Required).
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to operate hospital vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, program and calibrate Direct Digital Control Systems and pneumatic controls across the building automation system.
• Operate and respond to temperature control issues and environmental conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC components and field panels.
• Design modifications to pneumatic controls to improve energy efficiency and environmental control.
• Provide reliable customer service and troubleshoot control-related problems.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Physical endurance

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience

Tools

PC Operating Systems

Microsoft Office Suites

Intranet

Automated work order systems

Mobile work order devices

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department 10029 Facility Management

Pay Range $31.81 - $62.50

About the Role

The Building Automation Systems Specialist will install, operate and maintain the computerized direct digital electronic control systems of the building automation system for the facility and all the pneumatic operated automatic temperature control systems on all mechanical equipment in accordance with plans and specifications, operating manuals and manufacturer's specifications. Responds to all hospital emergencies including but not limited to leaks, odors and fire alarms. Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to operate hospital vehicles. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and or arms and to talk and hear. The employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must lift and or move up to 50lbs.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, followed by specialized training and certifications in building automation and facility management (Required)
• Or High School Diploma or GED 4+ years experience in system commissioning and/or programming of DDC systems and HVAC control systems (Required)
• Minimum Work Experience 5 years At least 5 to 7 years of related and progressive experience. Emphasis on automatic temperature controls, both Pneumatic and DDC. No supervisory experience required. (Required)
• Required Skills/Knowledge Frequent bend/stoop, sit, stand/walk and reach 8-12 hrs. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull >40<75 pounds. PC Operating Systems and mobile work order devices. Proficient knowledge of Intranet, some Microsoft Offices Suites (Word, Excel). Familiarity with automated work order systems. Customer Service Skills, calculator and copy machine.

Functional Accountabilities

Building Systems Control

• Maintain, set up, calibrate and program all Direct Digital Control Systems, sensors, stand alone field panels, devices and appurtenances of the Building Automation System; and all pneumatically operated controllers, dampers, valves and corresponding controls of heating, ventilating and refrigeration/air conditioning automatic temperature controls systems.

Operations and Maintenance

• Lubricate all bearing surfaces of dampers, valves and air operated motors and drives.
• PMs on air and water balance heating, ventilating and air conditioning units to ensure optimum operations and proper environmental conditions.
• Maintain and operate air compressors (for environmental control) and all associated oil filters, regulators and drive belts.
• Design and install modifications of the pneumatic controls on existing mechanical equipment for environmental control and energy conservation.
• Operate, maintain and install field panels, sensors and devices of the direct digital electronic building automation and pneumatic controls.

Customer Service

• Respond to, troubleshoot, evaluate and resolve temperature control related problem.

Benefits That Support You

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.

Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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