Utilities Specialist II

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 3,696,000 - 4,618,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of Central Florida's University Operations invites qualified candidates to join the Utilities and Energy Services team in a field-based role focused on installing, testing, calibrating, and maintaining electric, chilled water, and heating hot water metering systems across campus.

You will work with revenue-grade metering, BAS communications, and data collection to support accurate utility measurement and billing.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with revenue-grade metering and utility data validation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and as-built documents.
• Knowledge of BAS, metering communication systems (BACnet, AMR/AMI).

Responsibilities

• Install, test, calibrate, and maintain electric, chilled water, and heating hot water metering systems.
• Troubleshoot meters, sensors, and AMR/AMI systems to ensure accurate data collection.
• Analyze meter performance and utility data to identify discrepancies.
• Maintain calibration records and metering data using CMMS tools.
• Program and configure BTU meters and BAS communications.

Job description

University Operations:

University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

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The Opportunity:

Join UCF's Utilities and Engineering Services team in a hands-on role responsible for the installation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of electric, chilled water, and heating hot water metering systems that support more than $25 million in annual utility cost recovery. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate utility measurement and billing by verifying meter performance, troubleshooting metering and data collection systems, and supporting the implementation of new utility metering infrastructure while working primarily in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Install, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair electric, chilled water, and heating hot water metering systems.
• Troubleshoot utility meters, sensors, communications equipment, and automated meter reading systems to ensure accurate data collection and billing.
• Analyze meter performance and utility consumption data to identify, investigate, and resolve measurement or reporting issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and meter accuracy testing to support reliable, revenue-grade utility metering.
• Program and configure utility metering equipment, including BTU meters and building automation system (BAS) communications.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and replacement of utility metering infrastructure and assist with contractor coordination during construction and maintenance projects.
• Review drawings, meter installations, and system configurations to ensure compliance with departmental standards and accurate utility measurement.
• Maintain technical documentation, calibration records, work orders, and metering data using computerized maintenance and utility management systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for utility metering, energy calculations, and measurement best practices.
• Work primarily in the field while collaborating with utility, maintenance, controls, and construction teams to support campus utility operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining utility metering systems for electric, chilled water, heating hot water, water, natural gas, or similar utility applications.
• Demonstrated experience with revenue-grade metering and utility billing systems, including meter accuracy verification, testing, and data validation.
• Knowledge of building automation and metering communication systems, including BACnet, AMR/AMI technologies, smart grid systems, or related networked metering platforms.
• Experience analyzing utility consumption data, interval data, and meter performance trends to identify discrepancies, system failures, and opportunities for improved system accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, utility plans, schematics, and as-built documents related to metering installations and utility infrastructure.
• Experience programming, configuring, and commissioning electronic metering equipment, including BTU meters, transmitters, sensors, and data collection devices.
• Possession of or ability to obtain relevant industry certifications, such as Instrumentation and Controls Technician certifications, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP), or OSHA 10/30-Hour certification.

Health Assessment Required:

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $26.83 - $33.52. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities - Utilities and Energy Services

Work Schedule

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

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$26.83 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-15-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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