Building Control Systems Technician

University of Wisconsin Stout • Stevens Point, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager of Facility Services, the incumbent as a HVAC Mechanic: Installs, maintains, and repairs environmental control to ensure proper operation of equipment within all facilities etc., in buildings on the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Campus. Facility Services is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, and fellow staff members and the supervisory team. The Building Controls System Technician is a full-time, hourly, annual (12-month), university staff position. The Facility Services department supports the academic mission of the university, utilizing a team approach to provide a safe environment and excellence in service. The department interacts extensively with customers, campus community, service providers, and outside contractors to support a wide range of facility related operations, maintenance, and repairs. The skill, ability and knowledge of the team have a direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction of the services delivered to the campus. UW-Stevens Point is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skill to logically analyze complex systems and resolve HVAC and related problems.
• Understanding and ability to plan methods and procedures required troubleshoot, install, and repair work on campus HVAC systems
• Experience with evaluating/assessing refrigeration systems/units and providing basic preventative maintenance (lubrication, filter change etc.) to said systems/units.
• Knowledge of all hand and power tools used in the HVAC trade, their proper application, and operation.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, construction documents, procedural, operational, and maintenance manuals, gauges, and meters.
• Understanding of the correct methods to connect pipes of similar and dissimilar materials (including brazing and soldering).
• Willingness and ability to learn and develop skills associated with basic refrigeration repair.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Organizational skills to establish work priorities, be resourceful, and manage work, independently to successful completion.
• Ability to work on all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Driver’s License – must have a valid driver’s license for 2+ years to drive a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs environmental control to ensure proper operation of equipment within all facilities etc., in buildings on the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Campus
• Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs building control systems and related equipment according to established policies and procedures
• Performs scheduled preventative and routine maintenance and documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• Identifies, troubleshoots, triages, and escalates system problems, equipment malfunctions and repair needs
• Receives, prioritizes, and responds to service requests according to established timelines and policies

Benefits

• Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
• To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees