HVAC/Building Control Systems Technician

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

3d•$57,824 - $92,136•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and adjusting building automation systems, maintaining service and repair pneumatic control system air compressors, and performing preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacements, and modifications as needed. The role requires extensive knowledge of direct digital controls (DDC) and pneumatic control systems, as well as mechanical and electrical systems associated with HVAC systems in commercial buildings. The technician will use a variety of tools, following blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications, and will utilize a smartphone, tablet, and laptop for maintenance work order systems and timekeeping. The position also involves identifying and analyzing automation control systems at CCPS locations and seeking training opportunities to maintain technical proficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Minimum of 5 years’ direct experience in building control systems
Extensive knowledge of automated HVAC building management control systems design and operation
Must have a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license
Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems associated with HVAC systems in commercial buildings
Demonstrated experience commissioning, troubleshooting, programming, or installing DDC and pneumatic control systems including air compressors, controllers, field devices, sensor wiring, control wiring, input and output components, and network/communications wiring
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information to contractors, staff, and other employees of CCBOE
Independent work ethic
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and school faculty
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies
Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices, meeting deadlines and schedules, working under time constraints, and communicating with diverse groups
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Nice To Haves

Holds and maintains a valid Maryland State HVAC Master or Journeyman license, is preferred
Strong communication skills
A willingness to take such additional training as required to successfully perform assigned duties
Willingness to work overtime as required

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and adjust building automation systems requiring extensive knowledge of direct digital controls (DDC) and pneumatic control systems
Maintain service and repair pneumatic control system air compressors
Uses smartphone, tablet, and laptop to access and enter information required for the maintenance work order system and timekeeping
Utilizes a variety of tools, following blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes, or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair HVAC units and associated equipment
Ability to work from step and extension ladders, scaffolds, man lifts, scissors lifts, aerial boom lifts, and bucket truck
Identifies and analyzes automation control systems at CCPS locations
Performs preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested
Seeks training opportunities to maintain technical proficiency with building automation system components
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance

Benefits

Salary Scale: AFSCME UB, Grade 14-15
Salary Range: $57,824 to $92,136, with placement in the range determined by verified years of relevant experience.

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