Building Automation and HVAC Operator

Arizona State University; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASU wellness program

Paid parental leave

ASU discounts

Employee assistance program

Retirement program

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Building Automation Support Technician to assist field teams with BAS operations and troubleshooting in Tempe. You will provide remote diagnostics, startup/shutdown support, and help develop workflows to improve operational efficiency.

The role requires experience with BAS platforms (Metasys, Siemens, Andover, Distech), CMMS usage, and strong communication skills to coordinate with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with BAS platforms such as Metasys, Siemens, Andover or Distech.
• Able to read schematics and control drawings accurately.
• Interpret building system performance data and HVAC fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support field technicians with system operations and troubleshooting.
• Provide remote diagnostics and startup/shutdown assistance.
• Develop, document, and improve workflows and operational processes.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and adapt to change.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Support energy management and power outage response programs.
• Perform system commissioning and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

BAS programming

HVAC operations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Technical or trade school training in a related field

Tools

CMMS (TMA)

Excel

Job description

For more information on .* Support field technicians with system operations and troubleshooting.* Provide remote diagnostics and system shutdown/startup assistance.* Assist in developing, documenting, and improving workflows and operational processes.* Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and adjust to changing operational needs.* Demonstrate effective communication and coordination with internal teams, vendors, and customers.* Support additional programs and initiatives, including energy management and power outage response.* Performs system commissioning and provides technical support for commissioning processes, ensuring proper operation and compliance with project requirements.* Demonstrates strong organizational skills.* Maintains a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.* Provides strong customer service.* Applies problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities.* Programming building automation systems (BAS) and associated field devices.* Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and operations.* Experience supporting building automation systems, HVAC operations, or facilities coordination.* Technical or trade school training in a related field.* Familiarity with BAS platforms (e.g., Metasys, Siemens, Andover, Distech or comparable systems).* Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as TMA.* Ability to interpret building system performance data and understand fundamental HVAC operations.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic design tools (e.g., Adobe).* Ability to read and interpret control drawings, schematics, and blueprints.* 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child* Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)* Paid time for volunteer and professional development* Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings* Disability and leave program for income protection* Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges* ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships- Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available atCurrent ASU employees and Contingent Workers should to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Submitting your application using this portal may result in longer recruitment times.If you are not a current ASU employee, please create an external candidate account using a personal (non-ASU) email address and continue your application through this site. For step-by-step instructions, refer to theIf you are a student (worker and non-worker) interested in applying for student jobs, please to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub and click on Find Student Jobs in the lefthand menu.If you are a student (non-worker) interested in applying for staff jobs, please create an external candidate account using a personal (non-ASU) email address and continue applying through this site.Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country's most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.