Facilities Control Specialist

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

16d • Onsite

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. Key Responsibilities: System Management: Install, maintain, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, pneumatic, and digitally controlled building automation systems. Technical Expertise: Monitor, troubleshoot, design, modify, calibrate, and program system features, responding to technical and mechanical problems both remotely and onsite. Advanced Skills: Utilize your journey-level skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex HVAC systems and their components. Program Development: Fabricate and implement programs or building control strategies for digitally controlled systems. Comprehensive Maintenance: Perform major-to-minor overhauls, including disassembling, inspecting, replacing parts, reassembling, and testing equipment. Emergency Response: Respond to service requests and emergencies to ensure the safety and functionality of building environments. Training & Leadership: Serve as the department specialist on building automation systems and train others on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance. What We Offer: Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in maintaining and optimizing our building automation systems. Professional Growth: Enhance your skills in HVAC and building automation technologies. Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence. Apply today and bring your expertise to our team, helping us maintain a safe and efficient campus environment! 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 . Position Information This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego. Department Summary 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 . Education and Experience Knowledge: The Facilities Control Specialist must possess a thorough understanding of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems, including a thorough knowledge of assigned building automation systems. Abilities: The Facilities Control Specialist must be able to use of 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. Experience: The abilities of a Facilities Control Specialist normally would be acquired through four or more years of experience in the following areas: 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.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems, including a thorough knowledge of assigned building automation systems.
• Use of 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.
• 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 10 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.
• 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

• Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support : CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings : FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community : Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees