Building Automation Systems Analyst III

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida seeks a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Analyst III to validate alerts, analyze faults, and translate findings into actionable work for controls and facilities teams. You will ensure efficient resource deployment and reduce unnecessary work orders while improving data trust and asset performance.

This role emphasizes first-line technical review, root cause analysis, and coordination with IT and operations to sustain reliable campus-building operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Review FDD findings daily and maintain a prioritized backlog of actionable issues.
• Validate diagnostics using BAS trends to reduce false positives and unnecessary dispatch.
• Improve diagnostic quality by refining what is actionable vs informational.
• Manage recurring false positives, duplicate detections, and chronic offenders.
• Coordinate corrections to point mapping, data quality, or configuration inputs.
• Perform first-response engineering review to determine root cause categories.
• Provide concise corrective paths to speed assignment and resolution.
• Translate validated FDD findings into actionable work requests for controls programming.
• Define outcomes and acceptance criteria for sustained results.
• Ensure tickets include necessary technical details to execute correctly.
• Verify completed work resolves underlying fault conditions.
• Track repeat issues and escalate systemic problems.
• Collaborate with BAS staff, facilities operations, and engineering stakeholders.

Skills

FDD review

Root cause analysis

Diagnostics quality

Stakeholder coordination

Data quality

System analytics

HVAC controls knowledge

Cybersecurity collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Eng. or related

Tools

Willow BAS (Tracer SC+/Enterprise)

UC controllers

Tracer SC+ / Enterprise

BAS networking concepts

HMI/graphics development

Job description

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

The Opportunity

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Analyst III position is critical to ensuring the effective operation and value realization of the Willow digital twin and its Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) platform by serving as the first line of technical review for insights and analytics. This role provides essential validation of alerts, performs root cause analysis to distinguish actionable issues from false positives, and translates complex system findings into clear, prioritized recommendations for operations and maintenance teams. By coordinating directly with supervisors and managers to determine appropriate dispatch actions, the BAS Analyst III ensures that campus resources are deployed efficiently, reduces unnecessary work orders, and improves response time to legitimate system faults. This function is foundational to maintaining data trust, optimizing asset performance, and sustaining reliable, efficient campus building operations.

Responsibilities:

FDD Review & Diagnostic Quality

• Responsible for the daily review of FDD findings and maintaining a prioritized backlog of actionable issues.

• Validate diagnostics using BAS trends and context to reduce false positives and avoid unnecessary dispatch.

• Improve diagnostic quality by continuously refining what qualifies as actionable and what is informational only.

• Improve diagnostic quality by managing recurring false positives, duplicate detections, and chronic offenders that undermine trust in FDD.

• Coordinate corrections to point mapping, data quality, or configuration inputs that materially improve diagnostic reliability.

Root Cause Analysis & Work Order Coordination

• Perform first-response engineering review to determine whether issues are likely caused by controls logic, sensors/point mapping, mechanical performance, or operational scheduling.

• Confirm suspected root cause by cross-checking BAS trends, equipment state, and sequence intent before escalation.

• Provide a concise recommended corrective path to speed assignment and resolution.

• Translate validated FDD findings into clear, actionable work requests for controls programming and facilities operations teams.

• Define expected outcomes and acceptance criteria so completion can be confirmed in the data and sustained over time.

• Ensure tickets include the appropriate technical details needed to execute correctly the first time and reduce rework.

Verification, Stakeholder Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Verify that completed work resolves the underlying fault condition and does not reoccur after normal operating cycles.

• Track repeat issues and elevate systemic problems that indicate standards, sequence, or configuration gaps rather than one-off failures.

• Work closely with BAS staff, facilities operations, and engineering stakeholders to resolve issues that span controls logic, field devices, and operating practices.

• Coordinate with IT as needed when connectivity or data continuity limits FDD effectiveness.

• Process feedback and workorder notes to drive improvements to future diagnostics and recommendations.

Reporting, Documentation & Standards

• Provide concise summaries of FDD activity and outcomes, including what was found, what was corrected, what remains in queue, and avoided costs.

• Use reporting to align priorities, set expectations for response, and support continued scaling of the FDD program.

• Maintain documentation for triage practices, ticket templates, prioritization rules, and verification steps to ensure repeatable execution and knowledge transfer.

• Support alignment with BAS standards and requirements that affect data quality, training expectations, and consistent implementation practices.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting Willow Building Automation Systems, including Tracer SC+/Enterprise and UC controllers, in large or complex facilities.

• Strong knowledge of DDC controls, HVAC sequences of operation, airflow, hydronics, and system integration with experience in retrocommissioning and performance optimization.

• Demonstrated experience using system analytics, trend data, and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency, energy performance, and occupant comfort.

• Proficiency with BAS networking concepts, databases, HMI/graphics development, and integration with IT infrastructure; experience working alongside cybersecurity teams is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or large institutional campuses with complex, missioncritical building systems and varied stakeholder environments.

• Industryrecognized certifications such as Certified Controls Systems Technician (CCST - Level II or III), Willow certifications, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED AP, or similar credentials related to controls, energy, or building systems.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $89,076 - $111,345. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Clearinghouse prior to employment. For more information, please visit the FDLE Clearinghouse website.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities - Utilities and Energy Services

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$89,076.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

08-27-2026-12-00-AM

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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