Control Technician

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Employee discounts

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a qualified technician to maintain automation and data acquisition systems ensuring campus climate control. You will monitor data for accuracy, analyze energy use, and perform repairs, calibrations, and upgrades to electronics, instrumentation, and programming.

Requires 5 years of mechanical equipment maintenance and 2 years on computerized controls, with strong computer literacy and ability to work independently or in teams on campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 5 years’ maintenance experience on mechanical equipment.
• At least 2 years’ experience with computerized controls and programming.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and pneumatic systems; networking basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for operation and maintenance of automation and data acquisition systems.
• Monitor data for accuracy, analyze and recommend energy savings.
• Repair, calibrate, modify and upgrade electronics, instrumentation and programming for proper operation.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Electronic controls

Pneumatic controls

Networking principles

Computer literacy

Independent work

Education

High School

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

Provides technical support for the operation and maintenance of University’s automation and data acquisition systems to ensure continuous, effective temperature and humidity control in University’s buildings. Monitors and analyzes data collected for accuracy and makes recommendations for energy savings. Repairs, calibrates, modifies and upgrades electronics, instrumentation and programming for proper, efficient and accurate operation of the automation and data acquisition systems.

Work Interactions

Must understand the potential impacts of incorrect pressurization (positive or negative pressure in specific spaces), of improper humidity and unacceptable temperatures in spaces ranging from the Research Resource Facility, to labs where biological and chemical research is conducted to general educational and living spaces.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Academic Level: High School
• Practical Experience (years needed and type required): 5 years on maintenance of mechanical equipment and at least two years on computerized controls.
• Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification: Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and pneumatic systems and controls and networking principles.
• Other Skills: Computer literacy with written and oral skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of a small or large team.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• retirement savings
• tuition assistance
• work-life balance benefits
• employee discounts
• an array of voluntary insurance options

Equal Opportunity Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.