Lead Building Automation & Controls Technician

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Facilities Control Tech Leader for Facilities Building Operations to lead installation, maintenance, and upgrades of HVAC building automation controls, security, and related systems on campus. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on safety and code compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, coordinating with contractors, and updating engineering drawings for retrofit projects while ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Installs, oversees the maintenance, modifications, and repairs of electronic, pneumatic, HVAC building automation controls, security, fire, energy management systems.
• Ensures comfort and safety by supporting operation and integrity of energy management and related systems; ensures code compliance.
• Supervises Facilities Control Technicians and Technical assistants, prioritizes and delegates work, coordinates with outside contractors.
• Supports development and updates of engineering documents and drawings for HVAC building automation controls, security, and fire systems.
• Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and records to ensure readiness.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Systems Diagnostic Repairs

Quality Control

Blueprints & Schematics Interpretation

Cross-Training with Trades

Estimating Materials & Labor

Safety & Compliance

Education

High School Diploma / Vocational Training or Apprenticeship

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Facilities Control Tech Leader for Facilities Building Operations to lead installation, maintenance, and upgrades of HVAC building automation controls, security, and related systems on campus. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on safety and code compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, coordinating with contractors, and updating engineering drawings for retrofit projects while ensuring