Building Systems Specialist II

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Building Systems Specialist II at Iowa State University manages, maintains, and optimizes building automation systems to support efficient, reliable, and sustainable operation of university facilities. The role provides technical expertise in system programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement, while coordinating daily operations, contractors, and campus customer needs. It also ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations, supports development of new university facilities, and advances Facilities Planning and Management’s mission to provide safe, efficient, and effective building systems across campus.

Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) maintains and enhances Iowa State University and supports employees’ professional and personal growth. The department employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.

This is an intermediate-level professional and technical position under general supervision. It applies broad working knowledge to moderately complex problems, exercises judgment within defined procedures, responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests, and may train or direct lower-level staff, lead moderately scoped projects, and provide guidance to students. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Metasys control programming experience.
• Experience working with NAE/SNE supervisory engines.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and tests building systems.
• Writes and tests program modifications, creates templates and procedures, and develops key performance indicators.
• Implements measures to improve building-system efficiency and meet targeted performance.
• Evaluates building-system performance.
• Documents commissioning results, including building automation system architecture, operation sequences, standardized procedures, and operator training.
• Manages, maintains, and optimizes building automation systems.
• Coordinates daily operations, contractors, and campus customer needs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Supports development of new university facilities.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level