Building Automation Systems Technician

Universal Parks & Resorts; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a BAS Technician to install, repair, and commission computer-based control systems for HVAC, energy management, and fire alarm life-safety systems. You will interface with guests and staff to service BAS needs, coordinate with Operations, and support electrical/electronic maintenance across parks and rides.

The role requires 7+ years of BAS control experience, familiarity with Honeywell Metasys and Niagara Framework, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 7+ years BAS control technician experience required.
• Experience with computer-based software.
• Niagara or Metasys/ BAS familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for BAS and life safety systems site-wide; coordinate with service firms for major modifications.
• Conduct daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and program changes to BAS components for energy efficiency.
• Implement system changes and communicate updates to HVAC and affected departments.
• Perform building fire alarm inspection/testing per NFPA and schedule.
• Support maintenance for Ride & Show electronics as needed.
• Participate in EH&S responsibilities per company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BAS control experience

Customer interfacing

Software troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Honeywell EBI Life Safety

Johnson Controls Metasys

Niagara Framework

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technicians install, repair, and commission computer-based control systems that control and monitor a building's mechanical and electrical equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), chiller plants and energy management systems. Technician will interface with customers to service our client’s BAS needs. Support miscellaneous UO Maintenance and Ride/show department electronic/energy management needs. Coordinate with Operations personnel to identify and analyze system problems. Monitor Honeywell Fire Alarm Life Safety Systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance for BAS, fire alarm life safety systems, security systems and card access systems site-wide. Perform system monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and program changes to the BAS as required and coordinates with contracted service firms for more extensive modifications.
• Perform daily hot/cold quick calls to ensure guest/team member comfort while maintaining maximum energy efficiency and system performance. Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC BAS software/hardware system components to ensure efficient operation.
• Makes recommendations for system program changes and upgrades to ensure maximum system performance and ensure maximum energy conservation to systems site-wide. Communicate system changes to HVAC and affected departments.
• Perform building fire alarm inspection and testing in accordance with NFPA requirements. Perform fire alarm and associated system maintenance per Maximo PM Schedule.
• Supports miscellaneous Maintenance and Ride & Show department electronic maintenance as needed.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school degree or GED required
• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years BAS control technician experience required
• Experience with computer-based software required
• Honeywell EBI Life Safety maintenance/monitoring preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles
• Niagara Framework Technical Certification (Preferred), Johnson Controls Metasys (ADS/ADX) (Preferred), Honeywell or any other BAS/DDC System (Preferred)

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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