Instrument Calibration Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Community service leave

Health plan

Retirement plan

Tuition & development

Wellness program

Job summary

University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking an Instrument Calibration Technician to calibrate and verify sensors across 600+ buildings, ensuring accurate measurements in offices, labs, and clinical spaces. You will document results and support environmental monitoring with standardized test equipment.

Work independently or in a team, using reference standards and CMMS tools, and collaborate with BAS technicians to address drift and signal issues for reliable system performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years instrument calibration or instrumentation maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of analog/digital control signals (0-10V, 4-20mA, resistance).
• Ability to interpret specifications and tolerances; strong documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic measurement devices and control instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective calibration of temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, and electrical sensors and transmitters across occupied, research, and clinical environments.
• Verify instrument accuracy against certified reference standards and test equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve instrument drift, signal errors, and field device performance failures.
• Inspect instruments for wear, environmental damage, or emerging failure trends.
• Log work orders and calibration activities in AiM or equivalent CMMS.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation maintenance

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Signal generators

Manometers

Temperature references

Loop calibrators

Job description

The Building Automation Services (BAS) team at the University of Virginia invites applications for an Instrument Calibration Technician. As part of UVA’s Building Automation Services (BAS) team, the Instrument Calibration Technician supports departments across the University by calibrating, verifying, and documenting sensors and instruments - temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, and electrical measurement devices - used in building systems and environmental monitoring across more than 600 buildings.

UVA’s campus is unusually varied - historic academic buildings, active research labs, and clinical spaces all operating side by side. Keeping the instrumentation that monitors and controls those environments accurate and well-documented is essential work, and that’s what this role is focused on.

Working independently or as part of a team, you will use certified reference standards to test and adjust field devices, diagnose signal errors and instrument drift, and partner with automation service technicians to address measurement issues affecting system performance on Johnson Controls Metasys and Automated Logic WebCTRL platforms.

About UVA Facilities Management:

UVA Facilities Management is a team of over 1,200 professionals dedicated to excellence in the stewardship of one of America’s most storied university campuses. We are responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA’s buildings, infrastructure, and grounds, as well as capital construction and renovation for university-owned and leased properties. Our Building Automation Services group operates at the intersection of technology and facility operations, deploying and maintaining the intelligent systems that keep UVA’s environment safe, comfortable, and efficient.

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Diverse environments: Your calibrations support a wide range of spaces - from standard offices and classrooms to research labs and UVA Health clinical areas - offering more variety than a typical commercial facilities role.
• Industry-standard platforms: Day-to-day work with Johnson Controls Metasys and Automated Logic WebCTRL builds marketable BAS experience.
• Stable, mission-driven employer: UVA Facilities Management is a team of over 1,200 professionals with strong institutional backing and a broad portfolio of academic, research, clinical, and historic properties.
• Room to grow: Demonstrated performance opens pathways to BAS Automation Service Technician, BAS Programming, and project coordination roles within Facilities Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Calibration & Verification:

• Perform routine and corrective calibration of temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, and electrical sensors and transmitters across occupied, research, and clinical environments.
• Verify instrument accuracy against certified reference standards and test equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve instrument drift, signal errors, and field device performance failures.
• Inspect instruments for wear, environmental damage, or emerging failure trends.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain audit-ready calibration records - including results, tolerances, adjustments, and compliance documentation - that support regulatory requirements in clinical and research settings.
• Ensure all calibration activities meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Log work orders and calibration activities in AiM or equivalent Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).

Collaboration & Support:

• Partner with BAS automation service technicians to troubleshoot control system inputs and outputs tied to instrument performance.
• Communicate calibration findings, anomalies, and recommendations clearly to the service team and stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage the team’s calibration tools, meters, and reference devices.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years performing instrument calibration or instrumentation maintenance in a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting.
• Technical knowledge: Principles of instrument calibration and measurement accuracy; understanding of analog and digital control signals (0-10V, 4-20mA, resistance).
• Instrumentation tools: Proficiency with multimeters, signal generators, manometers, temperature references, and loop calibrators.
• Documentation: Ability to interpret specifications and tolerances; strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with electronic measurement devices and control instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Johnson Controls Metasys or Automated Logic WebCTRL building automation systems.
• Experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with AiM or similar CMMS platforms.

Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks prior to the first day of employment.

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour ($45,760 - $49,920 per year). This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Physical Demands:

Requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs, lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools; work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.

This position is open until filled.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.