Low Voltage)

FVTC•Appleton, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The District HVAC Programmer/Controls/Low Voltage Electrician is responsible for installing, programming, commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing building automation and low-voltage electrical systems across approximately 18 district facilities totaling more than 1.5 million square feet. The role serves as the district’s technical expert for building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, life safety and fire alarm systems, electronic security, access control, video surveillance, and structured cabling infrastructure. The position administers the College’s BAS program, including its Alerton systems, BACnet communications, schedules, trend logs, alarms, and integration with Events2HVAC and 25Live. It works with the BAS contractor, HVAC technicians, IT, construction contractors, other College departments, and trades to maintain systems, respond to service requests and emergencies, and support upgrades and capital projects. Duties also include general facilities maintenance, repairs, construction support, documentation, purchasing and materials coordination, and participation in the Facilities Department’s 10-year Capital Facilities Plan. Work is performed in person across a multi-building campus, including classrooms, labs, offices, ceilings, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and secure areas. The role works outdoors during daytime and nighttime hours and in all weather conditions, with occasional after-hours work and a required weekend on-call rotation. Travel to various district campuses is required.

Requirements

At least 10 years of commercial or institutional controls, building automation, or low-voltage wiring experience.
Five years of experience with fire alarm systems, access control, security systems, card readers, door strikes, surveillance cameras, and structured cabling.
Five years of BAS programming experience; Alerton is preferred.
Knowledge of networking protocols and experience working with network-based devices such as IP cameras, access control systems, BAS controls, and fire alarm systems.
Knowledge of NEC and life safety standards.
Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and network layouts.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies, including weekend on-call rotation.
Valid driver’s license; subject to FVTC’s Motor Vehicle Records Check.
BICSI certification is required.
Lift and forklift operating certificate, or willingness to obtain one, is required.
Computer knowledge is required.
Ability to work in person and travel to various campuses for off-site mechanical maintenance repairs.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in ceilings, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and secure areas.
Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet and lift up to 50 pounds; role requires bending, climbing, crawling, walking, and standing.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HVAC event automation software (Events2HVAC) programming.
Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology or a related field.
NICET Fire Alarm Certification, Level I, II, or higher.
Manufacturer certification or factory training in BAS platforms.
Experience programming BACnet, Modbus, and other building automation protocols.
Experience in K-12 schools, higher education, healthcare, or other large institutional facilities.
NICET certification is preferred.
Building Operator Certification is preferred.
Alerton training or equivalent building automation training.
Scissors lift and forklift training.
NFPA 70E training.
OSHA 10 or 30 training.
Experience operating snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the HVAC controls network and support access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, structured cabling, BAS, Events2HVAC, 25Live, and related building systems.
Install, maintain, program, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair district low-voltage systems, including BAS controllers, HVAC-related VFDs, fire alarms, surveillance cameras, PA systems, access control, intrusion detection, security alarms, and structured cabling.
Troubleshoot network communications with ACMs, 1188s, VAVs, and associated HVAC controls; remove and install controllers and cabling associated with the BAS.
Serve as program administrator for the College’s BAS, including maintaining schedules, trend logs, alarms, BACnet communications, and Events2HVAC integration with 25Live and the BAS.
Work with the BAS contractor, College HVAC technicians, HVAC contractors, other departments, and IT to maintain systems and the server hosting the BAS, including user access and contractor credentials.
Review work orders and interpret diagrams, schematics, and specifications; estimate time, materials, and costs; requisition supplies and equipment; prepare materials and tools; and maintain records in maintenance software.
Perform minor electrical work, including terminating 120V connections on security and fire alarm devices.
Support low-voltage infrastructure, including Cat6, Cat6A, fiber optic, and control cabling; install conduit stubs as needed.
Respond to service requests and emergency calls involving security systems, fire alarms, and the BAS.
Maintain accurate documentation, as-builts, and asset inventories, and ensure systems comply with NEC, NFPA, and applicable state and local codes.
Assist in planning system upgrades, expansions, and capital improvement projects; coordinate with electricians, contractors, and other trades.
Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and installation of district equipment and building systems, including HVAC equipment, boilers, pumps, elevators, motors, electrical and plumbing systems, and building envelope components.
Design and build repair parts, diagnose and resolve system issues, identify needed parts and supplies, and obtain vendor quotations as needed.
Determine and implement solutions to routine and non-routine maintenance requests, perform general facility repairs, and support mechanical maintenance staff with repairs, upgrades, and renovations.
Collaborate with the Facilities Department on the 10-year Capital Facilities Plan.
Assist with event setup and facility support activities.
Participate in campus snow removal operations when requested by the Team Lead of Vehicle and Grounds Maintenance.
Reconcile purchasing card transactions accurately and promptly, and perform other related duties as assigned.