Command Center System Technician

UPMC • Altoona, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Corporate Facilities Engineering and Maintenance is hiring a Command Center System Technician to join our team in Altoona! This role will work Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. At times, the position can assist with other hours and days for emergencies.
The role will supervise fire safety and building environmental systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff in our UPMC facilities. The position coordinates activities of city fire and police departments with UPMC staff during emergencies.
Do you have prior experience with ATC repairs and programming? If so, this could be the next step in your facilities career. Apply today!

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Four (4) years of experience in maintenance required.
• Knowledge of standard fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of direct digital building systems control.
• Ability to quickly analyze problems and initiate corrective action in an emergency.
• Knowledge of BACnet control systems required.
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Nice To Haves

• Apprenticeship and/or trade school training in electrical or mechanical maintenance preferred.
• HVAC background preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• One (1) year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
• Knowledge of Siemens, Automated Logic, and Voltec Control System and Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System a plus.
• Strong computer and analytical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use software engineering tools and a thorough understanding of HVAC systems to service DDC programmable controllers.
• Present knowledge of all emergency procedures. Advise UPMC staff in following these procedures.
• Provide around-the-clock surveillance of and trouble shoot failures of building systems, fire systems, safety systems and climate control systems through data displays in the command center. Work with the engineers in the field to resolve failures immediately. Consult and coordinate with safety, security and other maintenance staff in non-routine situations.
• Troubleshoot and perform operational checks of DDC systems, including installation and commissioning. Work closely with the engineers on the installation and programming of building DDC systems during in house construction projects.
• Initiate and maintain daily trends to meet compliance requirements. Advise safety, security and maintenance on adverse trends and potential problems. Recommend corrective action and notify the appropriate personnel when out of compliance.
• Serve as communication liaison between UPMC on-call and supervisory personnel, City fire and police and contractors during emergencies and/or when difficult problems arise. Recommend corrective action when appropriate. Evaluate conflicting information and initiate action to resolve same.
• Initiate work orders for repairs found necessary during routine activities.
• Maintain logs and records related to command center activity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees