HVAC Controls Technician - Facility Management Specialist

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan is seeking an HVAC Controls Technician. The role involves overseeing and maintaining Facility Management Systems, optimizing HVAC performance, and ensuring energy efficiency. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management, with two years in system management. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Facility Management Systems experience with HVAC and Controls.
• Advanced training on Facility Management Systems including troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Consults on future construction to ensure energy-efficient equipment.
• Designs and commissions small construction projects to reduce costs.
• Analyzes and repairs complex FMS hardware and software malfunctions.

Skills

HVAC management

Energy optimization strategies

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Facilities Management or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

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Overview

The Facility Management Specialist is responsible to oversee and maintain operations of the Facility Management System (FMS) through direct digital controls, leveraging the available technology to improve operating efficiency and occupant comfort. Maintain systems that have specific operating parameters for patient care in areas that are critical, e.g. Surgical, Pharmacy Compounding, Sterile Storage Rooms, Procedural spaces. HVAC Control is a majority of the position.

Employment type

• Full-time

Shift

• Day Shift

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Facilities Management, HVAC, Engineering Technology or similar field required. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.

Experience

Two or more years of Facility Management Systems experience that includes HVAC, Controls, and Energy Management related experience in a large commercial setting. Advanced training on FMSs including troubleshooting/repair and field programming/commissioning.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Extensive experience in the management and operations of HVAC systems with emphasis on FMS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of energy optimization strategies and techniques.
• Computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers throughout the health care organization.
• Proven customer satisfaction and team building skills.
• Ability to learn and use the facility management system and to leverage the technology for facility optimization.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, knowledge of advanced computer principals and systems.
• Analytical ability necessary to determine cause of and find solutions to mechanical/electrical/electronic and other related operational systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consults on future construction/renovation projects to ensure energy efficient equipment and strategies are specified relating to the FMS. Establish standards and ensure they are adhered to on all projects.
• Designs, programs, and commissions small construction projects in-house where possible with goal of reducing capital expenditures.
• Analyzes and repair complex FMS hardware and software malfunctions, including writing programs in required languages to support various FMS controllers.
• Provides continuous commissioning of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems so they perform as designed to optimize operating/energy efficiency.
• Performs preventative maintenance on system controllers and server including periodic software backups. Utilize and manage outside resources where it is cost effective for the expansion, upgrades, or maintenance on the FMS system.
• Cross trains, mentors, and provides consultative technical support to on-site engineering personnel to augment their skills primarily in HVAC and FMS, with a goal of decreasing dependence on outside resources.
• Establishes multi-level relationships to satisfy customer needs and expectations for comfort and efficiency using a consultative partnering approach.
• Works with the Mechanical Systems Manager, Utility Management Specialist and other engineering department personnel to ensure successful implementation of a utility reduction plan with the goal of sustainable savings.
• Sets up software systems within the FMS to gather and track trend data and parameters relative to reducing energy consumption and providing a quality-building environment.
• Seeks out and stay abreast of current technologies that may be applied to additional utility, operational, or maintenance savings. Perform self-study necessary to gain technical expertise to stay current with emerging control system devices and technologies.
• Maintains records of repair work and preventive maintenance performed to FMS System.

Why this position

• Located in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan with easy access to US-23, M-14, and I-94.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution option
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care