Facilities Systems Technician (Bryce Jordan Center) - Grade 2

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

30d

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Facilities Systems Technician (Bryce Jordan Center) - Grade 2 - Grade 2 to join the team. Duties include: Analyze building environmental control problems such as, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, static pressure, air flows, noise, and air quality Recommend solutions for implementation Evaluate building automated systems, electrical systems, hvac systems Plan, layout and perform installation Modify or replace with new systems as required Adjust building and room controls to maintain prescribed temperature on heat and reheat systems to include operations requiring heat and reheat in all seasons Operate, schedule and maintain chilled water cooling systems Clean, adjust and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to, chillers, pumps, sumps, valves, traps, piping, heat exchangers Adjust and maintain electronic controls and devices such as fire pump, dry and wet sprinkler systems and fire alarm panel Service, maintain, repair and replace domestic and commercial heating, ventilating systems, and auxiliary components Service, maintain, repair and install dampers, their drives, control mechanisms and sensing devices. Inspect and repair duct work Service, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, chilling units, refrigerated food service equipment and their respective auxiliary components Run gas lines and other lines as required Maintain lighting system through usage of a web based system Install temporary wiring for shows and events Work with design professionals, consultants, promoters, tour agents, event managers, etc. To obtain specific details regarding jobs to be completed Refer problems to supervisor Set up and calibrate building systems as required for events, renovations or customer need Clean, adjust, and maintain large equipment such as heat and chilled water motors and pumps, heat exchangers, steam valves and traps Clean, adjust, inspect, and maintain transformers, switch gears, etc. Direct the work of lower grade employees as required Operate motor vehicles as required

Requirements

Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft.
Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education.
Over 3 years up to and including 5 years of effective experience.
A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Responsibilities

Analyze building environmental control problems such as, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, static pressure, air flows, noise, and air quality
Recommend solutions for implementation
Evaluate building automated systems, electrical systems, hvac systems
Plan, layout and perform installation
Modify or replace with new systems as required
Adjust building and room controls to maintain prescribed temperature on heat and reheat systems to include operations requiring heat and reheat in all seasons
Operate, schedule and maintain chilled water cooling systems
Clean, adjust and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to, chillers, pumps, sumps, valves, traps, piping, heat exchangers
Adjust and maintain electronic controls and devices such as fire pump, dry and wet sprinkler systems and fire alarm panel
Service, maintain, repair and replace domestic and commercial heating, ventilating systems, and auxiliary components
Service, maintain, repair and install dampers, their drives, control mechanisms and sensing devices.
Inspect and repair duct work
Service, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, chilling units, refrigerated food service equipment and their respective auxiliary components
Run gas lines and other lines as required
Maintain lighting system through usage of a web based system
Install temporary wiring for shows and events
Work with design professionals, consultants, promoters, tour agents, event managers, etc. To obtain specific details regarding jobs to be completed
Refer problems to supervisor
Set up and calibrate building systems as required for events, renovations or customer need
Clean, adjust, and maintain large equipment such as heat and chilled water motors and pumps, heat exchangers, steam valves and traps
Clean, adjust, inspect, and maintain transformers, switch gears, etc.
Direct the work of lower grade employees as required
Operate motor vehicles as required

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .

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