Energy Management Technician - Building Services

Albemarle County Public Schools•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating and repairing all electronic/pneumatic control systems in Albemarle County Schools. Complies with safety standards in accordance with Albemarle County guidelines. This position is designated as "Essential Personnel", which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations. May be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency situations, including weather and other building emergencies.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing interfacing energy management systems
Familiar with control logic, including electrical/pneumatic interfacing
Some basic knowledge of programming
Some basic experience in electrical/pneumatic experience for trouble shooting control circuitry
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school or vocational school
Three or more years experience in pneumatic controls
Supplemented by energy management interfacing in the controls field
Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must obtain a commercial drivers license within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

Installs Energy Management Control Systems
Evaluates and repairs thermostats in school division
Evaluates and repairs all control valves in school division
Performs preventive maintenance on all energy management systems
Diagnoses trouble or defects in sensors, field cabinets, or control console and determines corrective actions
Calibrates all controllers, transmitters and gauges on boilers, chillers, converters, pumps and zone controls
Performs preventive and direct maintenance to all HVAC unit controls and fan systems in the school division
In cooperation with the supervisor, purchases parts and equipment needed for the division
Serves as an inspector when new HVAC systems are installed in the schools
Makes recommendations for energy conservation
Performs related duties as required