Building Automation Systems Manager

John Carroll University • University Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Manager inspects, maintains, repairs, calibrates, and updates building automation systems (BAS), including temperature, humidity, and recording devices, system hardware, software, programming, and graphical user interfaces. The role also performs hands-on mechanical repair, preventive maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of HVAC, hydronic, and other mechanical equipment and automated controls.

Working closely with the engineering team, the manager reviews functional scopes, cost analyses, and options for future projects and leads small facilities and mechanical/controls projects from planning through closeout. When a foreman is unavailable, the manager serves as lead technician, assigns work, sets daily priorities, and provides field guidance. The role trains and mentors technicians in BAS navigation, troubleshooting, equipment operation, and procedures.

The position coordinates with Information Technology on secure, encrypted, network-aligned BAS clients and servers; coordinates communications among campus BAS and, as needed, contractor preventive-maintenance planning; and performs system updates and upgrades. It also troubleshoots system operations remotely during off-hours via secure means, adapts equipment schedules for lighting and HVAC where applicable, and supports a safe and effective work environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in an electronics, mechanical, or HVAC field from an accredited institution, or completion of an accredited trade apprenticeship/technical certification program (such as Universal EPA, NATE, HVAC Excellence, State Journeyman/Stationary Engineer, or equivalent industry technical certification).
• Five years of professional experience with BAS centered around BACnet, or ten or more years of professional HVAC mechanical service/repair experience with extensive hands-on building automation and controls involvement.
• In-depth understanding of BACnet communications protocols between systems.
• Building automation systems knowledge at an engineer or senior controls technician level.
• Mechanical heating/cooling systems troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair knowledge at a Tech II or Journeyman level.
• Ability to lead small facility projects, direct technician assignments, and establish field priorities in the absence of a foreman.
• Ability to read and write blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical/wiring schematics.
• Experience with Microsoft Server and MSSQL.
• Understanding of network operation and security, including encryption, port assignments, and troubleshooting.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience serving in a lead technician, foreman, or supervisory capacity.
• Experience training, onboarding, or mentoring technicians, apprentices, or facilities personnel in HVAC mechanics and building automation controls.
• Advanced mechanical heating/cooling systems knowledge at a Tech III or Master Mechanical level.
• Building automation experience with Andover Continuum, Siemens Apogee, Trane Tracer Summit, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, or Delta Entelliweb.
• Experience managing subcontractors and small mechanical retrofit or upgrade projects.
• JavaScript knowledge or experience.
• Information Technology program completion from a trade school.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and calibrate temperature, humidity, and recording devices, including meters and gauges.
• Perform hands-on mechanical repair, preventive maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting on HVAC, hydronic, and mechanical equipment and automated controls.
• Read, write, modify, and maintain automated building software and hardware for designated systems.
• Work with the engineering team on future projects, reviewing functional scopes, cost analyses, and comparative options to improve project efficiency.
• Lead small-scale facilities and mechanical/controls projects, coordinating execution and quality control from inception through closeout.
• Act as lead technician when a foreman is unavailable by assigning tasks, establishing daily priorities, and providing technical guidance in the field.
• Train, mentor, and coach maintenance and HVAC technicians on BAS navigation, troubleshooting, equipment operation, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with Information Technology to ensure system clients, servers, and access are secure, encrypted, and aligned with campus network mandates.
• Occasionally coordinate contractor preventive-maintenance planning based on campus issues, projects, and upcoming events.
• Coordinate intersystem communications among campus BAS.
• Perform updates and upgrades to field controllers, system clients, and system servers.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and advise on system malfunctions and operational requirements.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, update, and implement programming functions and graphical user interfaces for campus BAS.
• Troubleshoot BAS hardware and hardware tie-ins, including VFDs, chillers, boilers, air handlers, and pumps.
• Adapt equipment schedules across automated building systems involving lighting and HVAC where applicable.
• Remotely troubleshoot and repair system operations during off-hours via secure means.
• Ensure safe and effective operations and working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree