Building Automated System Specialist
About The Position
Under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Building Automation System (BAS) Specialist is responsible for the reliable and efficient operation of all computerized building automation systems across HCPSS facilities. This role ensures optimal indoor environments by monitoring, scheduling, and adjusting HVAC systems while performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on HVAC equipment, control devices, and software. The BAS Specialist collaborates with HVAC technicians, vendors, engineers, and consultants to support system upgrades, resolve technical issues, and implement operational improvements. Additionally, this position provides training and technical guidance to HVAC technicians to strengthen their understanding of BAS functions. By maintaining dependable building systems, the BAS Specialist supports the HCPSS mission of creating safe, comfortable, and well-maintained learning environments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ten (10) years of progressive work experience with a combination of post-secondary vocational school, apprenticeship program, and/or paid practical experience in the repair and maintenance of air-conditioning and heating equipment and control devices, including instruction in troubleshooting, and/or field experience related to building automation systems.
- Possession of a Maryland Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record with 2 or less points on your record.
- HVAC systems and equipment, controls systems and equipment, computerized building automation systems.
- Adjusting, maintaining, and repairing controls systems and computerized building automation systems.
- Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and the ability to clearly articulate concepts both verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Tridium N4 and AX, Johnson Controls Metasys, and Schneider Electric EcoStruxure software.
- Experience integrating building automation systems from multiple manufacturers.
- Field experience related to building automation systems communication between local devices and the main supervisory controller, and communication of the supervisory controller to the Internet through the local area network.
Responsibilities
- Perform needed repairs to HVAC equipment and control devices.
- Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic control systems, debug software, and troubleshoot installation problems with computers, building equipment, and systems.
- Monitor the operation of HVAC systems connected to the computerized BAS to ensure proper operation and consistent indoor space temperatures.
- Perform required maintenance of the computerized BAS located in the Building Maintenance office and site-based locations to ensure peak operating efficiency and continual operation of these systems.
- Coordinate with HVAC technicians, control vendors, engineers, and consultants in the performance of work assignments and projects.
- The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
- The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
Benefits
- Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
- HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
