Systems Operator

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of DePauw’s building systems. This position operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance on systems such as HVAC, lighting, domestic water, fire protection, security, and irrigation systems within campus buildings and grounds, leveraging the building automation system (BAS) and other available control systems. The position ensures that campus systems are functioning and performing properly for building clients and the campus community.

Requirements

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Initiative - Ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Reliability - Ability to be dependable and trustworthy.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards.
Self-Motivated - Ability of the individual to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.
Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Team Builder - Ability to help ensure that team members are invested in team activities and decisions, and that the team works together to achieve a goal.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Minimum of High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
Minimum three (3) years current related experience in commercial, residential, or industrial mechanical and/or electrical systems required.
Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence. Excellent oral communication skills are required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Mail, Google, and Outlook.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Familiarization with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls.
Ability to learn and effectively use ADP time keeping system.
Valid United States driver’s license required.
Ability to demonstrate a systems based approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.
Working knowledge of HVAC sequence of operations documents.
Ability to read and interpret building system schematics and drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively within leadership, other technicians, and client audiences.
Ability to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to work without supervision and shifting work priorities; deal appropriately with multiple deadlines.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Willingness to seek out and work with peers to determine and apply best practices.
Demonstrated capability to handle competing priorities in a complex environment and communicate progress against project requirements.
Must be willing to work in as a team member in a broader institutional setting to achieve divisional goals and objectives.
Possesses a commitment to the values associated with a nationally respected, liberal arts educational environment.
Attend training sessions and/or seminars to maintain or enhance skills that may be required for the successful operation of Facilities Management.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training and/or a degree in mechanical or electrical technology is preferred.
Demonstrated working knowledge of commercial building automation systems, controls, systems sequences of operation is preferred.
Familiarization with critical commercial building infrastructure such as chillers, boilers, cooling towers, transformers, generators, etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors performance and function of buildings systems and makes operational adjustments, as required
Performs troubleshooting of systems and equipment and makes operational adjustments to maintain equipment/system performance for campus buildings and clients
Identifies and clarifies any required system or equipment repairs (corrective maintenance) for maintenance resources to address
Performs basic preventive and predictive maintenance activities on system equipment and trends data to specify corrective maintenance scope and frequency
Utilizes BAS to set building HVAC, lighting, and security schedules to coincide with published building operational schedules
Uses BAS to adjust building system operation (environmental control setpoints, lighting scenes, etc.)
Monitors and adjusts water chemistry for campus closed loop systems
Performs operator inspection rounds and performance monitoring for critical system components, such as chillers, boilers, and cooling towers
Prepares operational and asset reports to document asset performance and condition
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University.
Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Additional voluntary benefits, Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits.
All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan, as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.
Vacation Time, Personal Time (hourly) and Sick Time policies
Cigna Employee Assistance benefit is available to all employees and their households.
Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
Indoor Tennis and Track Center
University Libraries
Peeler art galleries
Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
Ubben lecture series
Free athletic events
Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
Employee discounted meal plan
Free parking
Nature park, including walking and biking trails
Personal duplicating and printing discounts