Building Automation Technician I

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

Retirement and supplemental retirement

Tuition waiver for staff and dependets

Paid holiday/administrative closures

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Building Automation Technician I in the Finance and Planning division, Building Maintenance department. The role involves routine technical duties troubleshooting and repairing building automation systems to ensure reliability across campus facilities. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. The position starts December 2026 and offers university benefits including health/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement options, tuition

Qualifications

• Two years (24 months) from coursework in building automation systems, electrical engineering, HVAC technology or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical duties in troubleshooting and repairing building automation systems.

Skills

Building automation systems

Electrical engineering

HVAC technology

Driver's license

Education

Course work in building automation or related field

Job description

Title: Building Automation Technician I
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance

Job Summary

Perform routine technical duties in troubleshooting and repairing building automation systems.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45.28 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
   1. course work in building automation systems, electrical engineering, HVAC technology or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. work experience involving maintenance of a building automation system.
2. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Trade School, University or factory training.
2. Ability to work with a wide variety of University personnel.
3. Ability to organize and plan.
4. Ability to resolve problems and follow-up with outcome.
5. One (1) year of experience working on Siemens Desigo or Johnson Controls Metasys or Andover Continuum building automation system including installation of new equipment.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Must be physically able to gain access to all areas related to Heating Plant work including climbing stairs and ladders, walking through tunnels (which requires stooping, crawling & bending), and gaining access to and working on roofs, mechanical rooms, fan rooms/ventilation shafts, and basements.

Proposed Starting Date

December 2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume

Optional Applicant Documents

• Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
• Related Certification (s) or License (s) to the Building Automation trade
• Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University. This position is represented by Local 399.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].