Senior Building Automation & Fire Systems Technician

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403B retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Building Automation Systems technician to respond to BAS and Fire System alarms, diagnose complex issues, and maintain control devices across multiple building systems. The role emphasizes precise calibration, system optimization, and supporting energy-saving initiatives.

You will back up Maintenance Mechanics, perform preventative tasks, and contribute to a safe, efficient campus environment through continuous learning and improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree minimum education.
• 5 years' experience minimum.
• Knowledge of safety practices and emergency procedures.
• Task management, coordination and problem solving required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and act on all Fire and BAS alarms to protect people and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex building control system malfunctions.
• Maintain and calibrate pneumatic and direct digital control devices across BAS.
• Make software/hardware adjustments to BAS and modify schematics/ladder logic as needed.
• Run BAS offline, override and alarm status reports; adjust trend logs to diagnose deficiencies.
• Pursue ongoing self-study to stay technically proficient with MCW building systems.
• Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support energy-saving initiatives, especially off-hours.
• Back-up Maintenance Mechanics for preventive maintenance and repairs of building HVAC systems.
• Maintain good condition of equipment and tools.

Skills

Safety practices

Emergency procedures

Operations & maintenance

Risk management

Planning & evaluation

Task management

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Building Automation Systems technician to respond to BAS and Fire System alarms, diagnose complex issues, and maintain control devices across multiple building systems. The role emphasizes precise calibration, system optimization, and supporting energy-saving initiatives.

You will back up Maintenance Mechanics, perform preventative tasks, and contribute to a safe, efficient campus environment through continuous learning and improvements.