Heating Air Conditioning Technician

RJY GROUP, LLC; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RJY GROUP, LLC is seeking an on-site Operations and Maintenance Technician to support the Building Management System (BMS) and Building Systems Equipment (BSE) across University facilities. You will respond to service calls, perform PMs, calibrations, and component replacements on electric and pneumatic systems, and diagnose HVAC energy management using DDC controls.

Travel between campus buildings is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to proficiently read Mechanical and Electrical blueprints.
• Physical ability to perform all necessary job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support university facilities and energy management staff by responding to controls-related service calls across campus.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), testing, and calibration on the BMS and the BSE it controls.
• Test control components and controlled components; replace failed components, including valves, dampers, and their controllers, on both electric and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC energy management system, using direct digital control (DDC) systems to evaluate equipment performance.
• Maintain environmental conditions in temperature- and humidity-sensitive spaces such as laboratories, research areas, and data rooms, in coordination with university staff.
• Coordinate work in occupied buildings to minimize disruption to classes, research, events, and residence life.
• Document each work order and corrective action taken.
• Evaluate Metasys system programs to determine their applicability to each building system.
• Complete required training in automation controls and HVAC.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Organization and detail

Read mechanical/electrical blueprints

Hands-on mechanical/electrical work

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years in Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing or Controls Field

30-Hour OSHA Certification

Valid driver's license

Metasys factory training

Job description

Summary: Provide operations and maintenance support for the Building Management System (BMS) and the Building Systems Equipment (BSE) it controls across the University's facilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:

• Travel between campus buildings and facilities is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support university facilities and energy management staff by responding to controls-related service calls across campus.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), testing, and calibration on the BMS and the BSE it controls.
• Test control components and controlled components; replace failed components, including valves, dampers, and their controllers, on both electric and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC energy management system, using direct digital control (DDC) systems to evaluate equipment performance
• Maintain environmental conditions in temperature- and humidity-sensitive spaces such as laboratories, research areas, and data rooms, in coordination with university staff.
• Coordinate work in occupied buildings to minimize disruption to classes, research, events, and residence life.
• Document each work order and corrective action taken.
• Evaluate Metasys system programs to determine their applicability to each building system.
• Complete required training in automation controls and HVAC.

Provide Support to Senior Staff With:

• Tune-up, calibration, and analysis of chiller plant controls, HVC controls, and related building control technologies on campus.
• Correcting BMS and BSE deficiencies, and recommending calibrations or system modifications that improve energy efficiency.
• Identifying energy savings opportunities for the university.
• Developing and programming HVAC and energy optimization strategies, including occupancy-based scheduling aligned with the academic calendar.
• Technical review sessions with university facilities, engineering, and contract personnel on HVAC system programming.
• Monthly HVAC energy management reports generated from Metasys for the university.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to proficiently read Mechanical and Electrical blueprints.
• Physical ability to perform all necessary job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Controls Field.
• 30-Hour OSHA Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Metasys factory training preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• May have to spend prolonged outside exposed to inclement weather and/or temperatures.
• Must have the ability to use hand tools, lift/carry 50 lbs., and to work on ladders/step stools.