Building Automation Specialist

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Building Automation Specialist to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building automated systems across campus facilities. The role includes preventative maintenance, compliance with regulatory standards, and mechanical repairs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and have extensive experience in building automation. This position involves physical demands and exposure to bio-hazards. The university is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent & 5+ years of professional experience.
• Knowledge at journeyman level of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing.
• Ability to think critically under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain BAS to meet regulatory compliance.
• Perform Annual Performance Verification and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with mechanical and structural facility repairs.

Skills

Building Automated System (BAS)

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

HVAC systems

Siemens BAS software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Siemens Apogee

Job description

Building Automation Specialist

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. In addition, 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. This position will assist in writing and editing standard operating procedures as needed. This position will work closely with FMD and AHRC Administration to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies and achieve goals and objectives of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain Building Automated System (BAS) to comply with regulatory standards, 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 parties and assist in 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.
• Assist in 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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

EEO 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, veteran status or other protected status.