Building Systems Control Technician

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

On-campus fitness facility

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a skilled Building Automation and Fire Alarm Technician to respond to BAS and FS alarms, prioritize actions, and safeguard people and animals while protecting equipment.

The role involves diagnosing complex malfunctions, calibrating control devices, and contributing to system reliability and energy efficiency. Responsibilities include field surveys, recommendations for improvements, and annual testing of steam traps.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices and emergency procedures.
• Experience in operations and maintenance and risk management.
• Ability to plan, evaluate, coordinate tasks and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and take actions on Fire and BAS alarms.
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of pneumatic and direct digital control devices.

Skills

Safety practices

Emergency procedures

Operations and maintenance

Risk management

Planning and evaluation

Task management

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree

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. Examples of critical system alarms are alarms associated with; Bio Safety Level-3 exhaust and room pressures, IT data center cooling systems, lab exhaust, and animal housing environment. 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. Included but not limited to; Digital System Controllers, Application Specific Controllers, Programmable Logic Controls 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. Performs annual testing of steam condensate traps for proper operation. Perform field surveys during planning stages of project renovations. Advise of potential difficulties or deficiencies of mechanical systems or utilities. 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.

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: 7 year’s #LI-FL1.

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 At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

About Us

Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader - alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world's top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.