Building Control Systems Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

403B retirement

Vacation & paid holidays

On-campus fitness facility

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a BAS Technician to respond to Building Automation System and Fire System alarms, diagnose complex malfunctions, and calibrate pneumatic and direct digital control devices.

You will modify schematics and ladder logic, generate reports, and support energy-saving initiatives across 2nd and 3rd shifts. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a focus on safety, maintenance, and continuous learning to

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years minimum; experience may substitute education on a one-for-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and take appropriate actions on all Fire and BAS alarms.
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance and precise calibration of pneumatic and direct digital control devices on multiple building control systems.
• Make minor software and/or hardware adjustments to the BAS to keep systems functioning within design parameters.
• Modify control system schematics and ladder logic diagrams as needed.
• Run routine BAS offline, override, and alarm status reports as directed by supervisor.
• Modify BAS trend log features to pinpoint deficiencies.
• Engage in ongoing self-study to maintain technical proficiency for MCW’s critical building systems.
• Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements.
• Ensure energy saving initiatives are engaged, especially during off-hour shifts.
• Back up Maintenance Mechanics for preventative maintenance or repairs on multiple building systems.
• Back up the team to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building HVAC mechanical systems.
• Maintain good working condition of equipment and tools.

Skills

Safety procedures

Emergency procedures

Operations & maintenance

Risk management

Planning & evaluation

Task management

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Pneumatic controls

Direct digital control systems

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the supervisor, respond to all Building Automation System (BAS) and Fire System (FS) alarms as they occur. Take appropriate action to ensure human and animal safety, while minimizing potential damage to mechanical equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prioritize and take appropriate actions on all Fire and BAS alarms.
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance and precise calibration of pneumatic and direct digital control devices on multiple complex building control systems.
• Make minor software and/or hardware adjustments to the BAS as required to keep system functioning efficiently and within design parameters.
• Modify control system schematics and ladder logic diagrams as needed.
• Perform routine BAS offline, override, and alarm status reports, as directed by the supervisor.
• Modify BAS trend log feature as required to pinpoint system deficiencies.
• Conduct an on-going self-study to maintain a high technical proficiency as related to the maintenance and troubleshooting of MCW’s critical building systems.
• Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements.
• Ensure energy saving initiatives are engaged, especially during off‑hour shifts.
• Back‑up the Maintenance Mechanics and perform preventative maintenance or repairs on multiple building systems.
• Back‑up the Maintenance Mechanics to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the building HVAC mechanical systems.
• Maintain good working condition of equipment and tools.

Schedule: Multiple openings on 2nd or 3rd Shift
2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of safety practices, emergency procedures, operations and maintenance, risk management, planning and evaluation. Task management, coordination, and problem solving.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s degree
Minimum Required Experience: 5 year’s

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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