Building Automation System (BAS) Operator - Facilities - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch ISD seeks a Building Automation System (BAS) Operator to monitor the district’s BAS, adjust controls, and ensure comfortable, energy-efficient environments. You will dispatch technicians and create work orders for issues found.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver license, and familiarity with BAS software. Strong communication, ability to read schematics, and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas driver license
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of BAS software
• Ability to read and write specifications, schematics, and building plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain functionality of district’s BAS systems.
• Maintain building environments to an acceptable level.
• Identify building automation systems problems and submit work orders.
• Address customer service phone calls from all SBISD levels.
• Dispatch HVAC and BAS technicians to emergency calls.
• Overtime and flexible schedule as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

BAS knowledge

MS Office

Independent work

Time management

Reading schematics

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas driver license

Tools

Metasys

WebCTRL

Job description

Job Title

Building Automation System (BAS) Operator

Reports To

BAS Supervisor

Classification

Auxiliary (Skilled Labor)

Wage/Hour Status

Non-exempt

Days

250

Salary

See Compensation Plan for Auxiliary Pay Plan, Pay Grade 308

Contract

None

Date Revised

11/15/2023

Primary Purpose

Monitor the district’s BAS systems and have work orders created for issues found, dispatch appropriate technicians to problem areas and make adjustments to the BAS Systems to maintain comfort and energy efficiency.

Education / Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver license.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to translate and communicate technical information in a simple, tangible manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in different subject areas.
• Proficiency with a MS Windows based computer including MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Knowledge of Building Automation software.
• Basic HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Electronics knowledge.
• Ability to read and write specifications, schematics, and building plans.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in one or more related fields: Technology, Building Automation Systems, HVAC, Electrical.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Johnson Controls Metasys and Automated Logic WebCTRL.
• Knowledge of environmental benefits of energy conservation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

District Support

• Maintain functionality of district’s building automation systems.
• Maintain building environments to an acceptable level.
• Identify building automation systems problems and submit work orders.
• Address customer service phone calls from all SBISD levels.
• Dispatch HVAC and BAS technicians to emergency calls.

Other

• Ability to work overtime.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• On-call for afterhours, weekend and holidays.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.

Environmental Factors

• Condition consist of and not limited to sitting long hours, extended computer use, extreme heat, freezing conditions, tight attic spaces, multiple roof heights and constant lifting of 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.