Electronic Integrated Control Systems Tech (Building Subsystems) One 2nd Shift M-F Position

UConn Careers•Storrs, CT

2d•$68,622 - $87,595•Onsite

About The Position

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has one job opening for Electronic Integrated Control Systems Technician (Building Subsystems) at the Storrs Campus. Th e EICS Technician (BS) position is a perm anent, full-time, position reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor 1. The work schedule for this position is 2 nd Shift, Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with an unpaid half an hour for lunch. The hourly rate of pay is $35.06 and is non-negotiable for those new to State employment; the hourly rate of pay for current NP-2 employees is calculated based on current salary/step. The 2 nd shift position is eligible for shift differential. A full benefits package including medical and dental insurance is available. UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees: Excellent and affordable healthcare options Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/ Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/retirement/ The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/ . This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, and holidays). This position may require participation in the Weekly On-Call Rotation Schedule; if assigned to the on-call rotation, the assigned cell phone must be carried, and calls must be responded to during the on-call assignment within 15 minutes. Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses. At UConn, the EICS Technician (BS) position is responsible for performing a full range of tasks involving electronic controls for building energy; environmental and mechanical systems including programming of Energy Management and Building monitoring systems; testing, repair, and calibration of controls, meters and logic circuits for computer controller electronic, pneumatic and electric equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, and repair of all types of control equipment associated with building systems. Such equipment will include alarms, electronic equipment containing transducers, relays, circuit boards, integrated circuits, and microprocessor units. Performs diagnostic tasks to related equipment such as electric motors of 110, 220, or 440 volts, small transformers, regulators, motor drives, pneumatic controls, solenoid valves, and sensing devices is also required. Programs changes in computer systems that control lighting, energy consumption, and operation of building environmental systems. Installs new field sensors and controllers for these systems and adds program logic to operating parameters and makes appropriate repairs. Makes recommendations for system changes and operations. Monitors and controls through use of specialized central control system software automated building subsystems to ensure building equipment operating at desired set points for maximum efficiency and performance; observes for system problems and makes adjustments using manual mathematical or software calculations; responds to system alarms by analyzing control system schematic diagrams to determine system variance or failure; makes system adjustments, contacts appropriate trade worker if necessary and/or attends to failure location to diagnose, stabilize or repair problem; repairs electronic control boxes by installing new programmable logic controller and networked logic controllers; reloads programmable logic controller on site using a lap top computer or central office workstation to operate and control building equipment or electronic systems; reconfigures and/or programs network controllers to enable control box to transmit data to Process Information software and/or server; programs newly installed controllers using vendor programming language; tracks, compiles and analyzes current and historical usage and performance data reports; retro-commissions by determining building user requirements of subsystems and determines if programmable logic controllers are installed, programmed and operating adequately; calibrates utility meters stationed in each building; provides analytical assistance to specialty trade worker or vendor in installation or repair of system or building equipment; may diagnose and make system adjustments from a remote location; may install and set up routers, switches and hubs to interface with controllers; may develop and maintain building environmental control user website; may monitor, control, maintain and repair other building subsystems; may troubleshoot central office server; may perform retrofit or upgrades to control system; may perform limited duties related to industrial controls; performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of electrical schematics
considerable knowledge of network troubleshooting
considerable knowledge of building automated digital control systems and control logic
considerable knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) or specialized automated building equipment
knowledge of Building Automation and Control network (BACnet)
knowledge of Boolean logic
knowledge of computer-aided software (CAD)
interpersonal skills
oral and written communication skills
considerable ability in diagnosing and repairing
ability to program in HTML and XML
ability to utilize computer software
Five (5) years of experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) and integrated electronic control systems or in the building automation systems industry performing design, installation, and service related to the assigned subsystem such as fire, security, building access, communication, and emergency boxes.
Applicants must possess and retain a current motor vehicle operator license throughout employment with the University.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills relating to a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as AiM.
Experience using an iPad.
Experience working at a college campus or similar setting.
Knowledge and experience with Automated Logic Control (ALC) systems.
Knowledge and experience with Andover Controls.
Knowledge and experience with ECOStruxure systems.
Familiarity with Phoenix Lab Controls and/or ACCUSPEC.

Responsibilities

installation
troubleshooting
preventive maintenance
calibration
testing
repair of all types of control equipment associated with building systems
Programs changes in computer systems that control lighting, energy consumption, and operation of building environmental systems
Installs new field sensors and controllers for these systems and adds program logic to operating parameters and makes appropriate repairs
Makes recommendations for system changes and operations
Monitors and controls through use of specialized central control system software automated building subsystems to ensure building equipment operating at desired set points for maximum efficiency and performance
repairs electronic control boxes by installing new programmable logic controller and networked logic controllers
reloads programmable logic controller on site using a lap top computer or central office workstation to operate and control building equipment or electronic systems
reconfigures and/or programs network controllers to enable control box to transmit data to Process Information software and/or server
programs newly installed controllers using vendor programming language
tracks, compiles and analyzes current and historical usage and performance data reports
retro-commissions by determining building user requirements of subsystems and determines if programmable logic controllers are installed, programmed and operating adequately
calibrates utility meters stationed in each building
provides analytical assistance to specialty trade worker or vendor in installation or repair of system or building equipment
may diagnose and make system adjustments from a remote location
may install and set up routers, switches and hubs to interface with controllers
may develop and maintain building environmental control user website
may monitor, control, maintain and repair other building subsystems
may troubleshoot central office server
may perform retrofit or upgrades to control system
may perform limited duties related to industrial controls