Building Automation Technician

State of Virginia•Fairfax, VA

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs journey level work in the installation, modification, repair and replacement of university DDC systems and equipment, using necessary safety equipment, hand tools, ladders, and testing equipment. Installs, maintains, and monitors computer based Direct Digital Control (DDC) control systems. Inspects HVAC systems and controls to determine preventative maintenance schedules or finds needed corrective maintenance repairs and reports findings to the building automation supervisor. This position performs duties and responsibilities with a focus on departmental, institutional, academic and research goals. This position is required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency. This may require reporting to work early, staying late, and/or working weekends. Additionally, this position is designated as "Essential Personnel." All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal and assist with clearing grounds, roads, pathways, sidewalks or steps.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Substantial experience operating and repairing building automation systems, commercial HVAC hydronic equipment, and/or electronic systems
Some coursework in HVAC or Industrial Automation
Extensive knowledge of HVAC, hydronic systems and associated controls
Thorough knowledge of pneumatic, electronic, and electrical controls, DDC systems, and building automation software
Knowledge and use of desktop pc's and laptops used to troubleshoot DDC control systems
Working knowledge of how building automation systems work, their purpose, and why they are used for energy management
Working knowledge of windows software and MS Office programs
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot all types of control systems and effectively make repairs and/or changes to control systems to ensure proper operation of these systems
Demonstrated ability to read control drawings and blueprints
Ability to use common hand tools to repair, modify and perform preventative maintenance
Valid driver's license needed to drive GMU state vehicles; must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training in related field
Completed HVAC apprenticeship with at least 2 completed industrial automation courses
Extensive experience repairing and operating commercial HVAC hydronic equipment, electronic systems, or building automation systems
Extensive completed course work in HVAC or industrial automation
Knowledge to suggest improvements, modify systems, and monitor repairs for efficacy
An extensive knowledge of how an automation system works and its purpose.

Responsibilities

Performs journeyman level work installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing system components including, but not limited to DDC and Energy Management Control systems
Exercises extensive knowledge of the following systems that the DDC control system controls: Variable frequency drives and the motors they serve; Commercial AC systems and heat pumps; Air handler units utilizing hydronic controls and pumps; VAV's, FCU's, RTU's, ERU's and DOAS units; and All associated pneumatic controls and equipment in order to maintain environmental conditions
Inspects equipment to determine preventative, routine and emergency maintenance
Maintains equipment according to established schedules and appropriate procedures as indicated by manufacturer specifications and departmental guidelines to minimize unexpected repairs and down time
Performs other related duties as assigned
Inputs accurate work order actions, time and attendance records
Authors professional emails.

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