Building Automation Systems Tech

Trinity University; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 77,264,000 - 96,450,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas is hiring a full-time staff member as Assistant Director for Buildings & Grounds to respond to service requests and maintain strong relationships with campus users while overseeing the ALC platform.

You will troubleshoot and repair building automation field cabinets and equipment, coordinate contractor work, and write basic energy and utility reports using the building automation system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Formal OJT or Apprentice Program.
• Two-year HVAC training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs building automation field cabinets.
• Repairs or coordinates repair of building automation equipment.
• Writes and debugs programs for energy and utility reports.
• Coordinates university and contractor personnel for system changes.
• Monitors work progress and project costs.
• Assists in design/implementation of building automation hardware/software.
• Prepares drawings/diagrams of system additions or revisions.

Skills

HVAC controls

DDC systems

Troubleshooting

Programming basics

Networking TCP/IP

MSTP protocols

Modbus

BACnet

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year HVAC program

OJT/Apprentice program

Tools

Automated Logic commissioning tools

Electrical drawings

Job description

Job Family Group: Staff

Department/Office: Assistant Director for Buildings & Grounds

Time Type: Full time

Compensation: $26.93-$33.66

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description: Responds to service requests, emergency service calls, expected to maintain positive customer relationships at all times, and has an in-depth knowledge of the ALC platform.

JOB DUTIES

• Troubleshoots and repairs building automation system field cabinets, including communications equipment, printed circuit boards, power supplies, electrical/electronic controls, sensors, and transducers.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, or coordinates repair of building automation equipment.
• Writes and debugs computer programs for the building automation system such as energy consumption reports and utility distribution reports.
• Coordinates university and contractor's personnel for additions and modifications of the building automation system, as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and job costs on building automation systems.
• Assists in the design and implementation of various building automation hardware and computer software systems.
• Prepares drawings and diagrams of system additions or revisions after installation.

EDUCATION

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Formal OJT or Apprentice Program.
• Completion of a two year vocational training program or apprenticeship training program in related HVAC field.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Minimum 10 years field experience in the HVAC controls industry including DDC systems commissioning, software integration operation, calibration and experience with pneumatic controls.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of Automated Logic commissioning tools and field circuit troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of the construction industry with emphasis in mechanical/electrical fields.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and problem solving skills.
• Competency in Networking TCP/IP, MSTP protocols, within Modbus, LON, and BACnet applications.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.