DDC Specialist - Facilities & Services

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Direct Digital Control Specialist I/II/III to monitor and adjust campus direct digital controls, support building automation, and assist with system commissioning and maintenance.

The role includes emergency 24/7 support, data trending, and collaboration with Facilities and Services teams. Relevant IT/HVAC background and building automation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ IT-related work experience or relevant coursework (IT, programming, networks, etc.).
• College coursework in IT or related discipline as noted by conversion table.
• Demonstrated experience in building automation programming or HVAC vocational training.
• Experience may be concurrent with other work.

Responsabilités

• Monitor, review, and adjust campus DDC setpoints and Card Access systems.
• Assist in commissioning, startup, and checkout of BAS and electronic access installations.
• Provide 24/7 emergency support for DDC and Card Access systems.
• Maintain controller databases, inventory, and system documentation; manage alarm logs.
• Support campus customers and other Facilities groups; assist with HTML graphics, data trends, and reporting.

Connaissances

Computers & software

Electronic knowledge

Mathematical aptitude

Analytical problem solving

Building automation systems learning

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

College IT coursework

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/related

HVAC vocational training

Description du poste

Direct Digital Control Specialist I / Direct Digital Control Specialist II / Direct Digital Control Specialist III

Facilities & Services - Utilities & Energy Services

Job Summary

A Direct Digital Control Specialist 1 monitors, reviews and makes setpoint adjustments to campus direct digital controls. They provide basic support to facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance, that is associated with the building automation systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist upper level DDC Specialist with:
  • Monitoring, maintaining, and making minor programming set point adjustments to the campus DDC and Card Access systems.
  • Review systems concerning operational status of connected building equipment in response to requests from craft persons or alarm conditions. Assist with troubleshooting by verifying sensor operation, inputs/outputs, and controller communication.
  • Assist in commissioning, startup, and checkout of new BAS and Electronic Access Control installations.
• Assist the Energy Management Control Center with the daily activities.
• Maintain controller databases, inventory equipment, and system documentation. logs of building systems and monitored applications. Maintain and update all files associated with alarm handling and critical alarm paging.
• Provide support to campus customers, students, and other Facilities and Services groups and shops. This could include but not limited to:
  • HTML programming, and support implementing a web interface/graphics.
  • Review graphics while assisting in troubleshooting systems.
  • Provide data trending and reports.
• Provide 24/7 emergency support for the DDC and Card Access systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Scope and Effect

• The workload associated with the position can be fast paced at times.

Work Environment

• Work is generally in office, however, there could be field work involved at times. This could include visits to equipment rooms, where the environment is: hot, cold, dusty, and noisy.

Minimum Qualifications For The DDC SPECIALIST I

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).
• Associate’s degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months).
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months).
• Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months).
• Demonstrated experience in building automation programming and/or completion of HVAC vocational training or related field.
• Experience can be concurrent

Minimum Qualifications For The DDC Specialist II

These include the minimum qualifications of the DDC Specialist I with the addition of the following:

• Demonstrated experience in building automation programming.
• Demonstrated experience equivalent to vocational training.
• Possession of at least one factory training certification in Siemens or Schneider Building Automation Systems.
• Demonstrated experience in modifying graphical user interfaces.
• Experience can be concurrent.

Full position description link: DDC Specialist II .

Minimum Qualifications For The DDC Specialist III

These include the minimum qualifications of the DDC Specialist I with the addition of the following.

• One additional year (for a total of 3 years) work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).
• Associate’s degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months).
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months).
• Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months).
• Demonstrated experience in building automation programming.
• Demonstrated experience equivalent to vocational training.
• Possession of at least 2 (two) factory training certifications in the same system, either Siemens or Schneider Electric Building Automation System.
• Demonstrated experience in creating or building custom graphical user interfaces.
• Experience can be concurrent.

Full position description link: DDC Specialist III.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Competency with computers and software.
• Basic electronic knowledge.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Analytical ability for problem solving.
• Ability to learn the building systems served by the building automation system.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 12/7/2026. The salaries for each level of the position are as follows: DDC Specialist I, $69,751.50; DDC Specialist II, $82,075.50; DDC Specialist III, $94,380. The final salary and level offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, relevant collective bargaining agreements, and/or budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx . This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 17, 2026.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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