Instrument Calibration Technician
About The Position
The Building Automation Services (BAS) team at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking an Instrument Calibration Technician. This role supports various departments across UVA by calibrating, verifying, and documenting sensors and instruments (temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, and electrical measurement devices) used in building systems and environmental monitoring across more than 600 buildings. The technician will use certified reference standards to test and adjust field devices, diagnose signal errors and instrument drift, and collaborate with automation service technicians to resolve measurement issues affecting system performance on Johnson Controls Metasys and Automated Logic WebCTRL platforms. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse environments, including historic academic buildings, research labs, and clinical spaces, while gaining experience with industry-standard platforms and contributing to a stable, mission-driven organization. Demonstrated performance can lead to advancement opportunities within Facilities Management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years performing instrument calibration or instrumentation maintenance in a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting.
- Principles of instrument calibration and measurement accuracy.
- Understanding of analog and digital control signals (0–10V, 4–20mA, resistance).
- Proficiency with multimeters, signal generators, manometers, temperature references, and loop calibrators.
- Ability to interpret specifications and tolerances.
- Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with electronic measurement devices and control instrumentation.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with Johnson Controls Metasys or Automated Logic WebCTRL building automation systems.
- Experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
- Familiarity with AiM or similar CMMS platforms.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and corrective calibration of temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, and electrical sensors and transmitters across occupied, research, and clinical environments.
- Verify instrument accuracy against certified reference standards and test equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve instrument drift, signal errors, and field device performance failures.
- Inspect instruments for wear, environmental damage, or emerging failure trends.
- Maintain audit-ready calibration records — including results, tolerances, adjustments, and compliance documentation — that support regulatory requirements in clinical and research settings.
- Ensure all calibration activities meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Log work orders and calibration activities in AiM or equivalent Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
- Partner with BAS automation service technicians to troubleshoot control system inputs and outputs tied to instrument performance.
- Communicate calibration findings, anomalies, and recommendations clearly to the service team and stakeholders.
- Maintain and manage the team’s calibration tools, meters, and reference devices.
Benefits
- 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service
- 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
- Parental and Community Service Leave
- Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
- Tuition and professional development benefits
- Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
