HVAC Technician (Facilities Management)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 44,200 - 76,872; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain and optimize building automation systems across the School of Public Health facilities. You will manage controls, data, and energy efficiency projects, ensuring reliable operations and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires strong HVAC experience, proficiency with BAS, and the ability to coordinate with engineering staff. The position offers a hybrid schedule and opportunity for professional growth in campus facilities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of related HVAC experience.
• Experience with building automation systems preferred.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience.
• Strong understanding of energy management and BAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead in automated system troubleshooting and repair of system controls and field devices.
• Monitor the building automation system to optimize performance and energy conservation.
• Develop and modify sequences of operations and control strategies.
• Calibrate sensors and troubleshoot DDC devices.
• Ensure close-out documentation for new equipment.
• Respond to emergencies after hours.
• Assist in capital renewal and fiscal planning.

Skills

HVAC system knowledge

Building automation systems

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Energy management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Three years of related HVAC experience

Tools

CMMS

Electronic time tracking system

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university.

The Bloomberg School of Public Health Facilities ManagementDepartment is seeking a HVAC Technician. The HVACTechnician is primarily responsible for the integrity of the building automation system programs, database, and networkedequipment. This includes maintaining digital O&M manuals,equipment records, history, inventory of critical parts andoriginal equipment manufacturer technical data to supportmaintenance and repairs. The HVAC Technician will also engage inextensive training with controls vendors and support theEnvironmental Systems Specialist, to maintain the details of theHVAC systems and controls in our buildings. This position reportsto the Engineering & Energy Manager.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead in automated system troubleshooting and repair of systemcontrols and field devices.
• Monitor the building automation system to optimize performanceand energy conservation.
• Confirm field controller software backups, add and removegraphics, and modify graphics pages.
• Develop and program building operating schedules and implementplans for energy efficient facilities operations, addressdeviations from normal conditions. Identify metrics and trends forbenchmarking with peer organizations and modification of buildingmechanical system operating parameters.
• Modify programs and database to add/remove equipment, developand modify sequence of operations, control strategies, adjust setpoints and alarm points, and identify special requirements formonitoring technical facilities.
• Conduct analysis of data, analyze trends, prepare reports, andrecommend changes to improve performance. Prepare scope, scheduleand budget for any recommendations.
• Ability to calibrate sensors and/or replace/troubleshoot DDCdevices as well as pneumatic controls.
• Participates in the design review process (internally andexternally developed) to ensure equipment standardization andincorporation into the building automation system.
• Ensure close-out documentation (as-built drawings, sequences ofoperations, single line diagrams, point lists) for all newequipment on new construction and renewal projects, have beenproperly documented and entered into Direct Digital Control(DDC).
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, conservation and renewableenergy opportunities and applications.
• Conduct training for in-house staff on the building automationsystem. Respond to emergency situations and requests forinformation or assistance after normal working hours.
• Monitors and analyzes energy consumption and costs in buildingsand utility plants to identify energy reduction opportunities.
• Assist the Energy & Engineering Manager in the developmentand implementation of fiscal strategy for achieving departmentalgoals.
• Assist in identifying capital renewal projects on a fiscal yearbasis within a limited capital budget.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, BOCA, State and Federalregulations, and JHU safety standards for all work occurring inSchool of Public Health buildings.
• On-call at times and is expected to either physically orverbally respond to emergencies, depending upon the scope of theproblem.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have knowledge of all phases of academic and commercialbuilding design, construction, and maintenance, with a strongbackground in mechanical and electrical equipment and HVAC systems,including energy management and building automation systems.
• An understanding of federal, state, and local environmentalrules, regulations, and building codes desired.
• Ability to perform complex data analysis usingspreadsheets.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system(CMMS) and electronic time tracking system preferred.
• General knowledge of project management.
• Perform work within reasonable lengths of time as measuredagainst industry or engineered standards.
• Ability to prioritize task.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods oftime.
• Ability to operate a computer and other equipment on a frequentbasis.
• Ability to move about the office and campus.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Three years of related experience in an HVAC serviceatmosphere.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience tothe extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Energy Manager (AEE), LEED AP (USGBC), andprofessional engineering license.
• A strong background of both design and field experience withmajor building mechanical systems including laboratory spaces;experience in commissioning HVAC systems and/or BAS systemsinitiatives and project management experience.

Classified Title: HVAC Technician

Job Posting Title (Working Title): HVAC Technician (FacilitiesManagement)

Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OF

Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY (Commensuratew/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Maintenance

Personnel area: School of Public Health

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to apre-employment background check.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on whichcampus you will work. Your recruiter will adviseaccordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition ofemployment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employeeswho provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care orclinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination orpossess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meetthis requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas,laboratories, working with research subjects, or involvingcommunity contact requires documentation of immune status againstRubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella(chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received theTdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may includedocumentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicellavaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratorytesting. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases areordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except forthose employees who provide results of blood tests or immunizationdocumentation from their own health care providers. Anyvaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no costin our Occupational Health office.

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