University of Wisconsin River Falls
Location: River Falls,WI, USA
Date: 2025-01-01T06:22:55Z
Job Description:
Position Summary: Programs, monitors, and troubleshoots Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls to ensure and improve operation of complex facility and life safety system functionality. Develops and implements procedures and capabilities to monitor and predict operational capability. Supervises general building maintenance and HVAC technicians. Leads general building maintenance team. Responsibilities Supervises Facilities General Maintenance Technicians, Building Automation Control Systems Technician and HVAC Mechanics. Ensures that department goals are achieved. This is a working supervisor position requiring a portion of the time in the office and a portion of time performing maintenance/HVAC work in the campus buildings. This position reports to the Associate Director of Facilities Management. Coordinates, manages, implements and/or performs technical product support for a wide range of BAS systems and components, primarily Johnson Controls Metasys Engineers control sequences for new installations and system upgrades Develops, modifies, and tests software programs for BAS systems Commissions and provides contractor oversight for new and existing BAS installations and modifications Sets up and configures workstations, user interfaces, data servers, networking devices, protocols, routers, switches, mass storage devices, gateways, and/or hubs for BAS functionality Creates, verifies, and updates point databases and programmable logic schemes and troubleshoots and resolves database issues. Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs electronic and pneumatic building control systems components and related mechanical equipment Operates the service desk, identifying, troubleshooting, triaging, and escalating system functionality and field issues Monitors and configures critical system alarms and their routing. Sets-up historical data capturing and totalization for archiving to data historian servers Monitor and adjust automation schedules as building occupancy change to maximize campus resources and minimize energy costs This position will be required to respond to emergency and call-in work as necessary outside of normal work schedule. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required Qualifications: Two years minimum experience with institutional/commercial building HVAC systems and controls. Experience with direct digital HVAC control systems, software, controllers, and computers. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with the public and other university employees. Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct electronic failures in electronic equipment and related systems. Ability to perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision. Possess or be willing to obtain NICET level 1 fire alarm system certification within 12 months of hire and NICET Level 2 within three years of hire. Must have sufficient physical flexibility to stoop, crawl under equipment and other low spaces to perform preventive maintenance tasks. Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights above 30 feet to reach equipment. Ability to enter, exit, and perform duties in confined spaces to correct problems and maintain electronic systems. Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment physical screen. This job requires a valid driver's license with a good driver's record which would permit Wisconsin certification in order to drive University vehicles. Preferred Qualifications: Supervision experience is preferred but not required. 2-Year associate degree, apprenticeship or similar education in building HVAC systems and controls is preferred but not required. Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys control system and software is preferred but not required. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
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