Control Room Technician II: Building Automation & Alarms

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St.Louis is seeking a Facilities Operations technician to monitor building automation and support 32 chillers across 9 plants and 26 buildings. You’ll troubleshoot alarms, adjust climate controls, and coordinate service interruptions with campus partners.

This role requires strong customer service, safety awareness, and the ability to work on second shift on site. Join a university-wide operations team focused on reliability, sustainability, and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• EPA Technician Certification is preferred.
• Relevant experience (2 years) in facilities/HVAC.
• Ability to operate in a high-noise, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building automation and fire alarm systems.
• Respond to HVAC events and reset alarms as needed.
• Adjust temperature, humidity, and airflow setpoints.
• Create and distribute service interruption notifications to staff and partners.

Skills

Building Automation

Climate Control

HVAC Systems

Communication

Computer Literacy

Maintenance Repair

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EPA Technician Certification

Tools

JohnsonControlsMetasys

Job description

Washington University in St.Louis is seeking a Facilities Operations technician to monitor building automation and support 32 chillers across 9 plants and 26 buildings. You’ll troubleshoot alarms, adjust climate controls, and coordinate service interruptions with campus partners.

This role requires strong customer service, safety awareness, and the ability to work on second shift on site. Join a university-wide operations team focused on reliability, sustainability, and safety.