Building Automation Technician I: Startups & Maintenance

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking a Building Automation Technician I to ensure safe, reliable operation of campus building automation systems. Responsibilities include maintenance, diagnostics, startup assistance, and system troubleshooting to optimize HVAC and control sequences.

The role requires a Technical School or equivalent and at least 4 years in building automation, with capable programming and travel to off-site locations as needed. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Technical School or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in building automation, engineering, and programming background.
• 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; ability to read sequences of operation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on building automation systems and components in both critical and non-critical environments.
• Test and verify system readings to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex building control systems and components; coordinate with supervisors as needed.
• Review control programs for proper operation and efficiency of building systems.
• Use computerized management system to generate work orders and document daily tasks.
• Support maintenance trades and assist in department-wide projects and initiatives.
• Assist in snow removal and campus emergencies.
• Attend required trainings.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Programming

Troubleshooting

Valid driver's license

Education

Technical School or equivalent

Job description

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking a Building Automation Technician I to ensure safe, reliable operation of campus building automation systems. Responsibilities include maintenance, diagnostics, startup assistance, and system troubleshooting to optimize HVAC and control sequences.

The role requires a Technical School or equivalent and at least 4 years in building automation, with capable programming and travel to off-site locations as needed. A valid driver's license is required.