Trainee (Automation Controls Technician)

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

HSA (health savings account)

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington’s Facility Operations seeks an Automation Control Technician to maintain and repair Siemens and Johnson Controls DDC and pneumatic systems. The role includes diagnostics, programming verification, and supporting other technicians in a fast-paced campus environment.

Requires a degree in electronics/technical field with experience, or a high school diploma with extended experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics/technical field with 2 years of verifiable experience servicing mechanical, electrical and digital electronic controls or a high school diploma/GED with 5 years of verifiable experience in the same area.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by IU on hire.
• Preferred: DOL apprenticeship in relevant trade.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs Siemens and Johnson Controls Direct Digital Control (JCI DDC) and pneumatic instrumentation and controlled equipment.
• Performs diagnostic testing and maintenance on DDC and pneumatic systems; verifies point databases and programming.
• Repairs and may install industrial and commercial refrigerating, heating and ventilating systems per specifications.
• Participates in training of other technicians and operators for system performance.
• Performs other building systems maintenance and related duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical controls

Mechanical controls

Digital controls

Blueprints reading

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in electronics/technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DDC controls

Meters

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Specialized equipment

Job description

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs all Siemens and Johnson Controls Direct Digital Control (JCI DDC) and pneumatic instrumentation and controlled equipment.
• Performs diagnostic testing and maintenance on Siemens and JCI DDC and pneumatic instrumentation and controlled equipment. Interrogates system setup and performs diagnostics to create and/or verify point database and job specific programming via computer for various DDC systems.
• Repairs and may install industrial and commercial refrigerating, heating and ventilating systems according to specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration and heating, DDC, structural layout, and function and design of components.
• Participates in the training of other technicians and operators to ensure optimal system performance.
• Performs other building systems and maintenance as needed.
• Drives vehicle if needed.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Associate's degree in electronics/technical field with 2 years of verifiable experience servicing mechanical, electrical and digital electronic controls. OR
• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 5 years of verifiable work experience servicing mechanical, electrical and digital electronic controls.

Preferred

• Some experience in Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeship in relevant trade.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Preferred

• License in pneumatic, electric, mechanical, electronic, or DDC controls or combination.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles, and tools specific to the needs of the Controls Technician trade. Equipment utilized: Use of computers, meters, stationary equipment, electrical test and measurement equipment, basic hand tools, and specialized equipment.
• Demonstrates competency in instrument systems technology to include mechanics, electrical and software technology; experience with electronics, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, or ordinances.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to use a computer and work in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to be able to utilize computer-based tools for reports, e-mail and general communication.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

This position follows a tiered training program, with pay based on the employee's current training level. The current hourly rate for a fully trained Automation Control Technician is $31.57 per hour.

As employees successfully progress through each level of the training program, their hourly pay will increase in accordance with the applicable training level as shown below.

Automation Control Technician Hourly Rates:

• Level 1- 85% of hire rate: $26.83
• Level 2 - 90% of hire rate: $28.41
• Level 3 - 100% of hire rate: $31.57

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Systems Control & Electronics

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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