Building Automation Technician – Metasys & WebCTRL Expert

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of paid time off

Health plan

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Tuition and professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join Facilities Management's Automation Services. You will install, calibrate, modify, and repair electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment across capital projects, collaborating with Service and Engineering teams on BAS implementations.

Ideal candidates have a solid HVAC background, hands-on experience with Metasys or WebCTRL, and a readiness to work across historic renovations and research facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience with HVAC or related electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings prior to installation of controls to ensure accurate and compliant implementation.
• Gather materials and lay out proper installation pathways for new controls.
• Work with mechanical contractors to coordinate and ensure proper controls installation.
• Lay out proper safety circuits for air handlers and terminal equipment.
• Install electronic devices, controls, and new BAS components in support of capital renovation projects.
• Perform circuit analysis as part of equipment testing and calibration according to specified standards.
• Order, stock, remove, and replace electronic and related equipment as needed.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on distributed control systems and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Conduct inspections, maintain logs, and report conditions that could result in system shutdown or service disruption.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Work in close coordination with the Service, Engineering, and TAB teams within Automation Services.
• Communicate effectively with FM personnel, contractors, and outside stakeholders.
• Consult with supervisors when working on complex or high-risk systems.
• Provide support to other Automation Services teams as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school certificate or associate’s degree in electronics, instrumentation, HVAC, or related field

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Automated Logic WebCTRL

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join Facilities Management's Automation Services. You will install, calibrate, modify, and repair electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment across capital projects, collaborating with Service and Engineering teams on BAS implementations.

Ideal candidates have a solid HVAC background, hands-on experience with Metasys or WebCTRL, and a readiness to work across historic renovations and research facilities.