Building Automation Specialist

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligibility

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Building Automation Specialist to operate and maintain automated systems for the Athens Area. This position involves compliance with various regulatory standards in maintaining high containment facilities. The specialist will perform maintenance tasks, assist with repairs, and operate necessary software and tools.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in mechanical and electrical systems, particularly with Siemens BAS software. This role entails critical thinking and physical demands typical of technical work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Journeyman level knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Building Automated Systems to comply with regulations.
• Facilitate repairs and maintenance in campus facilities.
• Assist with generating reports and operations of building systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical knowledge

HVAC systems

Plumbing skills

Siemens BAS software

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Siemens Apogee

ALC controls

Job description

Posting Number

S15185P

Working Title

Building Automation Specialist

Location

Athens Area

Employment Type

Employee

Schedule

Some nights and weekends, some holidays; normal schedule M-F 7am to 4pm – rotating on-call schedule.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

Position Summary

This is highly skilled technical work involving operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting all building automated systems and components for campus high containment Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3, ABSL-3, and ABSL-3Ag) facilities and laboratories. The Building Automation Specialist Technician will facilitate preventative and corrective maintenance on all mechanical systems, identify structural and mechanical repairs, assist with Annual Performance Verifications (APV), generate reports, escort contractors, assist with facility related alarms and facility emergency response, assist FMD with Veterinary Biosciences Facility and Riverbend South APV, including facility decontamination. The position will assist in writing and editing standard operating procedures as needed, and work closely with FMD and AHRC Administration to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies and achieve goals and objectives of the facility.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge at journeyman level of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and/or structural maintenance fields.
• Prior experience with Siemens BAS software and hardware.
• Ability to think critically under pressure.
• Ability to perform maintenance on building systems and their components as needed and understand how automated building systems work.
• Ability to read, understand, and maintain paperwork, generate reports, and operate reporting software.
• Ability to maintain CDC/DSAT/DOJ registration.
• Maintain Occupational Health Enrollment.

Physical Demands

1. Withstand sustained periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, stooping, reaching above shoulder level and lifting 75 pounds.
2. Work under challenging conditions (high humidity/temperature unpleasant odors, animal excreta and noise).
3. Work involves exposure to bio-hazards, chemicals and/or physical risks, which involve following established safety procedures.
4. Job involves taking multiple showers each day and wearing PPE and standing on hard surfaces for prolonged periods of time.
5. Operate and manage software and hardware components.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain Building Automated System (BAS) to comply with regulatory standards and assist in performing Annual Performance Verification, equipment validations, and preventative maintenance. Consult with AHRC administration, OBS, and FMD in making modifications or adjustments to the BAS.
• Report alarms or issues to appropriate party and assist with identifying, rectifying, and generating reports on alarms and/or issues. Keep abreast of new technology, enforcement, and programs involving building automation systems.
• Facilitate mechanical and structural repairs throughout campus high containment facilities while working closely with FMD. Share duties with FMD for facility walkthroughs, carrying the on-call facility phone, and assisting with after hours emergencies. Generate reports and archive them appropriately. Decontaminate spaces as needed to assist with FMD repairs or maintenance. Assist FMD in identifying needed structural and mechanical repairs throughout the facility.
• Assist in re-alignment of security camera feeds, update document archival program, maintain and update floor plan layout maps, and retrieve data as requested by OBS, AHRC administration, and FMD. Work in other software programs (Microsoft Office, Siemens Apogee, and ALC controls). Write and update facility SOPs as needed. Other duties to assist in overarching goals of each facility.
• Assist with contacting, scheduling, and escorting contractors for regularly scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled repairs or installations. Manage Siemens contract and assist with Siemens repairs, upgrades, and maintenance as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).