Building Systems Specialist II

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Building Systems Specialist II to manage, maintain, and optimize building automation systems across campus. The role requires technical expertise in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation, coordinating with facilities operations and contractors to ensure safe, efficient building performance.

The department emphasizes professional growth, collaboration with campus customers, and adherence to safety regulations while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination totaling 6 years.
• Knowledge of building automation concepts and control systems.
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and tests building systems.
• Writes and tests program modifications, creates templates and procedures, and develops KPIs.
• Implements measures to improve efficiency of building systems and meet targets.
• Evaluates the performance of building systems.
• Documents results of commissioning efforts including BAS architecture and operation sequences.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Metasys control programming

NAE/SNE supervisory engines experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years

Position Title

Building Systems Specialist II

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years

Job Description

The Building System Specialist II at Iowa State University is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing building automation systems to ensure efficient, reliable, and sustainable operation of university facilities. This position provides technical expertise in system programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement while coordinating daily operations, contractors, and campus customer needs. The role also ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations, supports the development of new university facilities, and advances Facilities Planning and Management’s mission to provide safe, efficient, and effective building systems across campus.

About The Department

Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC systems
• Metasys control programming experience
• Experience working with NAE/SNE supervisory engines

Example of Duties

• Investigates and tests building systems.
• Writes and tests program modifications, creates templates and procedures, and develops key performance indicators.
• Implements measures to improve the efficiency of building systems and meet targeted performance.
• Evaluates the performance of building systems.
• Documents results of commissioning effort including building automation system architecture, operation sequences, standardizing procedures, operator training, etc.

Level Guidelines

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type

Regular

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS809

Original Posting Date

October 30, 2026

Posting Close Date

November 12, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R20135

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.