Building Automation Services Assistant

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Building Automations Services Assistant to support BAS operations on campus. Reporting to the BAS Operations Supervisor, you will assist technicians in monitoring, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital controls systems for campus HVAC and chiller controls.

The role requires an Associates Degree or current enrollment, familiarity with reading drawings, strong computer skills (Excel/Word), a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or current enrollment in related program.
• Experience with programming, startup, modifying, troubleshooting of direct digital controls.
• Experience verifying readings on HVAC systems.
• Ability to work from drawings, schematics, blueprints and job layouts.
• Experience with a variety of hand tools.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and Word.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to analyze complex interrelationships between mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50+ pounds) and work from ladders/scaffolds.
• Work in all weather conditions; may require overtime as Emergency Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians to monitor, operate, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and replace pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital control systems for campus HVAC and chiller controls.
• Work with a variety of hand tools and read drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Support a healthy work environment and adhere to university conduct standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Observation and monitoring

Education

Associates Degree or related program

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the BAS Operations Supervisor, the Building Automations Services Assistant will assist technicians to monitor, operate, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and replace pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital controls systems associated with campus HVAC building controls and chiller controls.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or current enrollment in Associates Degree program for Instrumentation & Control Automations Technology, or directly related field.
• Experience or successful coursework experience with programming, startup, modifying, troubleshooting and repair of one or more direct digital control systems.
• Experience or successful coursework experience verifying readings and measurements on building HVAC systems
• Experience or training/education to work from drawings, schematics, blueprints and job layouts.
• Experience working with a variety of hand tools.
• Must have strong computer skills with software such as Excel and Word.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex interrelationships between multiple mechanical and electrical systems
• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must have the ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• This position is designated as Emergency Personnel. May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$19.50-$22.00 per hour

Hours per week

No more than 1500 hours a year

Review Date

September 4, 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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