Building Automation Technician, 40 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Central Massachusetts is seeking a Building Automation Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of building automation systems. The role involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of automation systems, requiring a high school diploma and relevant technical certifications. Ideal candidates will have experience with HVAC controls and BAS brands like Johnson Controls and Siemens, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Signing bonus available

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Building Automation Technician or in a related field.
• Experience with specific BAS brands or software platforms.
• Certifications related to building automation or HVAC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on building automation systems.
• Install, configure, and commission building automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex building control systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

HVAC Knowledge

Programming

Electrical Wiring

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification from leading BAS brand

Tools

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Trane

Job description

Building Automation Technician, 40 hours, Days

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 7AM - 3:30PM

Shift: Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10010 - 5282 Maintenance

Union: UFCW-Skilled (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The Building Automation Technician will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and economical operation of the building automation systems. This position is responsible for executing technical service of all building control systems at UMass Health properties.

Major Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on building automation systems and components in both critical and non-critical environments. Test and verify system readings ensuring optimal system operation.
• Install, configure, and commission building automation systems (BAS) including controllers, sensors, actuators, and other related devices.
• Perform system checkout and assist in automation systems startups. Complete and submit work orders and reports covering all aspects of each assignment and activity.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex building control systems and components. Discuss problems with the manager and advise on the best course of action. Work with other departments to arrange repairs.
• Complete adjustments, calibrations, and repairs.

License/Certification/Education:

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Technical certification from leading BAS brand (e.g., Johnson Controls, Siemens, Trane).

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Proven experience (typically 2+ years) as a Building Automation Technician or in a related field.
• Four years of experience in building automation industry, engineering, and programming background.
• Experience with specific BAS brands or software platforms (e.g., Johnson Controls, Siemens, Trane).
• Excellent understanding of HVAC or other building or electronic control systems.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of application programming languages.
• Skilled in programming, job start-up and checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Full understanding of the operation of HVAC controls and HVAC equipment, including written sequences of operation.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring and control circuitry.
• Certifications related to building automation or HVAC (e.g., BACnet Certification) or within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of networking and IP communication protocols.
• Experience with energy management systems.

Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.