Building Automation Control Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Automation Control Specialist at University of Wisconsin–Madison is part of the Digital Controls Shop within FP&M. This role supports the campus building automation network, the shop managers, and senior technicians through programming, service, installation, and operation of BAS components.

Occasional nights and weekends; onsite schedule 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Requires 5 years in building automation and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in building automation with a focus on installation and field service.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with UW risk standards.

Responsibilities

• Creates, verifies, and updates point databases and programmable logic schemes; troubleshoots database issues.
• Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs BAS components and related equipment.
• Operates the service desk; identifies, troubleshoots, triages, and escalates system issues.
• Assists in database and standardization efforts (alarms, trends, field point naming).
• Engineers control sequences for new installations and system upgrades.

Skills

Building automation

Field service

Troubleshooting

Driver's License

Education

Associate's Degree (building maintenance/automation)

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Johnson Controls (MSEA/UI/MUI)

Automated Logic (WebCTRL/Eikon/Graphic Tool)

Niagara (Pheonix Lab Controls/WorkBench)

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Building Automation Control Systems Specialist

Job Summary

About the Building Automation Control Specialist: The Building Automation Control Specialist is a part of the Digital Controls Shop within the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M). This role’s primary expectation is to support the campus’ building automation network infrastructure, Digital Controls Shop managers, and other senior technicians and trades staff.

Daily tasks will include high level programming, service, installation, as well as operating the shop technical service phone line. This position requires a high level of building operation knowledge relating to a wide variety of BAS, temperature/humidity controls, utility distribution, HVAC systems and IT and data communications.

Additional Information: This position may require working in or around animal facilities on campus. Those working in or around animal facilities are required to complete an annual safety training and personnel medical evaluation form to gain clearance. Some areas have additional requirements for entry, including a TB test with negative results and measles titer test. We will provide training that will address hazards as well as how to safely perform job duties by, for example, following signage and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Hours generally scheduled onsite Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Creates, verifies, and updates point databases and programmable logic schemes and troubleshoots and resolves database issues.
• Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs electronic and pneumatic building control systems components and related mechanical equipment
• Operates the service desk, identifying, troubleshooting, triaging, and escalating system functionality and field issues
• Assists the Digital Controls Shop managers and senior technicians in database and standardization efforts including, alarms, trends, and field point naming
• Monitors and configures critical system alarms and their routing. Sets-up historical data capturing and totalization for archiving to data historian servers
• Coordinates, manages, implements and/or performs technical product support for a wide range of BAS systems and components
• Engineers control sequences for new installations and system upgrades
• Sets up and configures workstations, user interfaces, data servers, networking devices, protocols, routers, switches, mass storage devices, gateways, and/or hubs for BAS functionality
• Assists in maintaining the campus' control drawings library
• Develops, modifies, and tests software programs for BAS systems
• Assists senior technician in service repairs, small installations, and system upgrades.
• Commissions and provides contractor oversight for new and existing BAS installations and modifications

Department

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant Department, Digital Controls Shop

Compensation

$90,000 annual minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $$90,000 annually, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

For a summary of benefits, please visit the Academic Staff Benefits summary.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the field of building automation with a focus with installation and field service
• Driver's License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting computers and/or networks
• Experience in HVAC
• 5 years experience with any of the following platforms is a plus: Johnson Controls (MSEA, UI, MUI) Automated Logic (WebCTRL, Eikon, Graphic Tool) Niagara (Pheonix Lab Controls, WorkBench)

Education

• Associate's Degree Required; focus in building maintenance, building automation, or related field
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred; in building automation, mechanical engineering, data analytics, or related field

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly.

References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information

Passion Malotky, 608-890-1852, [e-mail]

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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