Facilities Building Systems Technician

The Ohio State University

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of Senior/Lead technician or Supervisor the Facilities Building HVAC Systems Technician performs intermediate level tasks that ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff as well as ensuring safe and uninterrupted operations of mechanical and utility systems and equipment. This title is covered under the current Agreement between The Ohio State University and Communication Workers of America Local 4501.

Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs intermediate level tasks that ensure a safe and comfortable environment, uninterrupted operations of mechanical and utilities systems and equipment, and indoor air quality. Duties include but are not limited to: providing building support services and inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating and repairing/replacing building systems and equipment. The facilities building systems technician 1 responds to emergency situations, such as electrical, mechanical and medical gas disruptions, evaluates and corrects these problems. Initiates appropriate protocols when problems cannot be resolved. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicles; and performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in building systems operations, commercial/industrial building maintenance, and/or HVAC and building automation systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain the following during the probationary period: EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Universal and valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card.
• Successful completion of the probationary period includes demonstrated competency in each of the identified technical specialties as required for this position’s level of responsibility.
• Will require the successful completion of a criminal background check and motor vehicle review; may require employee health evaluation and vaccinations.
• Ability to read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as built drawings.
• Ability to read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection prevention, lock-out/ tag-out).
• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical manuals and systems specifications.
• Ability to follow applicable trade specific codes, standards and regulations.
• Ability to learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems.
• Ability to select and use hand, power and machine tools.
• Ability to work alone or with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to document and record information.
• Ability to instruct others to perform a task.
• Ability to provide guidance and expert advice about technical systems or processes.
• Ability to locate, disable and enable electrical disconnects and plumbing shut-offs.
• Ability to operate and test emergency generators.
• Problem solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Conflict management skills (e.g. handle complaints, identify issues and negotiate with others).
• Computer skills (e.g., data entry, data retrieval, electronic communication, internet searches, navigate and retrieve information from websites; create basic reports using Microsoft Word).
• Customer service skills (e.g. demonstrate empathy, meet quality standards, actively look for ways to help others).
• Time management skills.
• Organizing skills.
• Brazing and soldering skills.
• Planning skills.
• Prioritizing work skills.
• Resource management skills.
• Troubleshooting skills (e.g. integrated HVAC/R systems).
• Knowledge of chilled water and hot water systems integration and operation.
• Knowledge of air flow and water balancing principles, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of the relationship of preventive maintenance and equipment life cycle.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and controls.
• Knowledge of AC/DC theory.
• Knowledge of hydronics theory.
• Knowledge of the integration of building mechanical systems and controls.
• Knowledge of boilers.
• Knowledge of fire alarm system monitoring.
• High school diploma with a minimum of two years’ experience in building systems operations, commercial/industrial building maintenance, and/or HVAC and building automation systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• May work in hot, cold, dusty, or dirty environments for an extended period of time; may work in cramped spaces.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and analyze airflow issues, measure/adjust airflow, and clean condensers and coils.
• Inspect fan motors and belts, blades, replaces filters, pneumatic compressor, and associated tubing for damage/wear and tear, etc.
• Diagnose/repair/replace HVAC fixtures including, but not limited to: commercial AHs, chillers (250 tons and above), commercial boilers and exchangers, ductwork, gauges, thermostats, circulating pumps, fan motors and belts, blades, actuators, piping, switches, and water lines.
• Diagnose/repair/replace HVAC refrigeration residential and commercial type units.
• Diagnose/repair/replace HVAC controls and building automation such as inspecting thermostats and other temperature controls, including building automation controls, for proper function, and testing electrical circuits and components for continuity.
• Diagnose/repair/replace pneumatic and electronic controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance: calibration, cleaning, inspection, and repairs of controls, dampers, and belts on HVAC and other major building mechanical systems and equipment.
• Responds to and analyzes air flow issues, measures/adjusts airflow, cleans condensers, coils, inspects fan motors and belts, blades, replaces filters, compressor and associated tubing for damage/wear and tear, checks for leaks, etc., installs/replaces HVAC fixtures including, but not limited to: duct work, gauges, thermostats, circulating pumps, fan motors and belts, blades, actuators, piping, switches and water lines, tests electrical circuits and components for continuity.
• Monitors HVAC system and equipment, building automation system (BAS) and steam and boiler systems, monitors chilled water systems, monitors boiler operation and cooling towers, assists with or performs basic air balancing tasks, assists with or operates, maintains and tests fire and emergency power systems/equipment and may assist higher level technicians with troubleshooting mechanical systems, electrical supply repair and/or boiler monitoring.
• Inspects thermostats and other temperature controls, including building automation controls, for proper function, replaces and repairs pneumatic and electronic controls.
• Performs preventative maintenance: calibration, cleaning, inspection and repairs of controls, dampers, belts on HVAC and other mechanical systems and equipment.
• Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders, requests materials and equipment required to perform tasks, provides feedback on materials, informs customers when task are completed, documents regulatory compliance tests, updates building drawings.
• Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc., participates in meetings, trainings, orientations participates on emergency response teams, interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department, may participate on committees, performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds to emergency situations, such as electrical, mechanical and medical gas disruptions, evaluates and corrects these problems.
• Initiates appropriate protocols when problems cannot be resolved.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Adheres to all safety practices and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment.
• Attends meetings.
• Completes documentation.
• Provides a high level of customer service.
• Communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices.
• Operates department vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED