Facilities Control Specialist
About The Position
Join Our Team as a Facilities Control Specialist! Are you an expert in building automation systems and HVAC? As a Facilities Control Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and optimizing our complex HVAC and refrigeration systems. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU. SDSU Facilities services is a customer service-based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. For more information regarding the Facilities Services Department, click here.
Requirements
- A thorough understanding of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems, including a thorough knowledge of assigned building automation systems.
- Ability to use the building automation system’s programming features to design, modify and implement programs to achieve facilities management’s goals, as well as to perform remote and hands-on troubleshooting, intervention and repair, as needed.
- Four or more years of experience in progressively responsible skilled journey-level experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining large, complex and sophisticated heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning and water treatment systems.
- Experience installing, inspecting, servicing, repairing, replacing and calibrating building automation and control systems.
- Experience using programming features of building automation systems.
- Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant work experience, within the previous five years, in a similar role and demonstrated experience with current building automated controls is preferred.
- Five years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance in a large multi-building facilities environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), and/or Energy Management System (EMS).
- Experience with multiple controls systems integration and BAS/EMS programming.
- Working knowledge familiarity with various controls protocols, for example; LEED AP with Specialty.
- Building Operator Certification, Level 2 is preferred.
- Niagara N4 framework certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, pneumatic, and digitally controlled building automation systems.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, design, modify, calibrate, and program system features, responding to technical and mechanical problems both remotely and onsite.
- Utilize journey-level skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex HVAC systems and their components.
- Fabricate and implement programs or building control strategies for digitally controlled systems.
- Perform major-to-minor overhauls, including disassembling, inspecting, replacing parts, reassembling, and testing equipment.
- Respond to service requests and emergencies to ensure the safety and functionality of building environments.
- Serve as the department specialist on building automation systems and train others on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
- Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
- CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
- Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
