Building Automation Technician Assistant

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Building Automations Services Assistant to support BAS operations on campus. Reporting to the BAS Operations Supervisor, you will assist technicians in monitoring, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital controls systems for campus HVAC and chiller controls.

The role requires an Associates Degree or current enrollment, familiarity with reading drawings, strong computer skills (Excel/Word), a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or current enrollment in related program.
• Experience with programming, startup, modifying, troubleshooting of direct digital controls.
• Experience verifying readings on HVAC systems.
• Ability to work from drawings, schematics, blueprints and job layouts.
• Experience with a variety of hand tools.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and Word.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to analyze complex interrelationships between mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50+ pounds) and work from ladders/scaffolds.
• Work in all weather conditions; may require overtime as Emergency Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians to monitor, operate, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and replace pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital control systems for campus HVAC and chiller controls.
• Work with a variety of hand tools and read drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Support a healthy work environment and adhere to university conduct standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Observation and monitoring

Education

Associates Degree or related program

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Building Automations Services Assistant to support BAS operations on campus. Reporting to the BAS Operations Supervisor, you will assist technicians in monitoring, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital controls systems for campus HVAC and chiller controls.

The role requires an Associates Degree or current enrollment, familiarity with reading drawings, strong computer skills (Excel/Word), a valid driver's