Energy Technician 1 (Coral Gables Campus)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

10h

About The Position

The Energy Technician 1 supports higher level energy technicians in the maintenance, operation and repair of energy systems. Specifically, he/she supports with maintenance tasks to ensure the effective operation of various energy equipment. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Keeps various tradesmen supplied with materials and tools. Assists various tradesmen by holding materials and tools. Cleans working area, machines, and equipment. Performs other tasks as directed and supervised by various tradesmen. Observes safety rules, regulations, OSHA, and proper handling of equipment. Performs unskilled or semi-skilled work without supervision using independent judgement. Available to support emergency call-ins. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Certification in relevant specialty
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Must have/provide High School diploma or equivalent
Must have performance and knowledge in the craft environment of Building Maintenance and /or Facilities Management, for at least one (1) year.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in energy control systems or low voltage electrical devices/panels.
Work experience must be related to the installation, programming and service of building electrical and direct digital control systems.
Basic programming knowledge in a BAS environment is required.

Nice To Haves

A Trade School certificate is preferred.
Overall basic knowledge of Building Maintenance and/or Facilities Management of applicable system and related technical terminology, applications, features, and/or services preferred

Responsibilities

Keeps various tradesmen supplied with materials and tools.
Assists various tradesmen by holding materials and tools.
Cleans working area, machines, and equipment.
Performs other tasks as directed and supervised by various tradesmen.
Observes safety rules, regulations, OSHA, and proper handling of equipment.
Performs unskilled or semi-skilled work without supervision using independent judgement.
Available to support emergency call-ins.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Provide clear communication and a high level of customer service.
Perform timely preventative maintenance and service on assigned equipment/systems, including ability to identify, solve, and prevent problems
Assist in programing, monitoring and adjust multiple Building Management Systems (BMS)
Interpret equipment/system output, detect errors, and take corrective action
Work and communicate with building end users to effectively identify and efficiently meet their requirements
Identify, document and report opportunities to reduce energy consumption
Use basic diagnostic, test equipment, interpret, and document operations-related malfunctions
Interpret applicable reference manuals and guides, as well as apply department procedures in the completion of assigned work
Understanding of procedures for setting up and operating assigned systems and/or equipment
Maintain familiarity with network topologies (MS/TP, TCP/IP) and operating system requirements
Attend assigned and identified training sessions to maintain knowledge in new BMS and technologies
Maintain the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of the physical space for mechanical rooms and storage facilities for the utility plants
Assist in the development of efficient planning and assists Facilities Managers/Director with daily shop operations
Assist Facilities & Operations in addressing and handling unforeseen emergencies in normal, on-call or emergency scenarios
Inspection of University vehicles, tools and equipment, and reporting of any issues in a timely manner
Perform routine building inspection; takes corrective action; and/or reports regularly to the Director of any deficiencies or needed action in area of responsibility
Document and maintain records of work performed, time spent, and resources (tools, parts, consumables) used in the execution of that work
Coordinate activities with other trade areas, project managers, or outside contractors
Provide accurate estimates and complete work within the costs estimated
Prioritize and identify the appropriate resources (tools, materials, contractors, etc.) for maintenance problem resolutions
Manage contractors & outsourced functions if required
Must ensure University of Miami energy conservation practices are implemented and adhered to
Must ensure documents (time cards, work orders, etc.) are completed properly and in a timely manner