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 the efficient, reliable, and sustainable operation of university facilities. The position provides technical expertise in system programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement, while coordinating daily operations, contractors, and campus customer needs. It also supports compliance with applicable safety regulations, development of new university facilities, and 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. The department employs more than 450 full-time employees and students combined and describes its focus as including opportunities to enhance employees’ professional and personal lives.

This is an intermediate-level position working under general supervision. It applies broad working knowledge to moderately complex and varied problems, exercises judgment within defined procedures, responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests, and may train or direct lower-level staff, lead projects of moderate scope and complexity, and provide guidance to students.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is unavailable. Applicants should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a letter of application or cover letter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 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

• Investigate and test building systems.
• Write and test program modifications, create templates and procedures, and develop key performance indicators.
• Implement measures to improve building-system efficiency and meet targeted performance.
• Evaluate building-system performance.
• Document commissioning results, including building automation system architecture, operation sequences, standardized procedures, and operator training.
• Coordinate daily operations, contractors, and campus customer needs.
• Support compliance with applicable safety regulations and the development of new university facilities.
• May train or provide direction to lower-level staff, lead projects of moderate scope and complexity, and provide guidance to students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• 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.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.

What This Job Offers

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