Building Automation System Programmer Jobs in Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Building Automation Systems Technician for the DuPage County Facilities Management Department. This employee will work on Facilities Management and Public Works projects at various locations. This position is assigned to the IUOE - LOCAL 399 BARGAINING UNIT.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time, Comp time, and Personal days. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information For detailed information on paid time off, visit Local 399 Contract RESPONSIBILITIES Installation of panels, controllers, field devices and cable terminations for a complete functional system.

Uploads, downloads, commissions, troubleshoots and supervises controls. Prepares and revises building automation system equipment control methods. Monitors the activities of sub-controllers.

Balances HVAC systems. Provides practical building automation system and control training for department staff. Works with outside contractors as pertains to building controls integrations.

Responds to occupant's service calls, checks indicated points of trouble, analyzes system requirements and resolves issues to ensure system and components are functioning properly. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance checks and checks operation for proper functioning of equipment.

Maintains inventory and recommends ordering of stock and materials to supervisor Provides assistance to other labor trades classifications. Plans work and completes estimates of time and materials to complete projects. On call on a rotating basis as assigned.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience: Four years of experience in building controls and automation, including troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of systems; completion of college level courses, or Johnson Controls Building Management System courses in pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics, programming, installation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidate will be able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Candidate will understand mechanical systems operation. Candidate must have attention to detail and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Post offer physical is required.

Pre-employment background check is required. The preferred candidate will have: Experience in programming and/or troubleshooting Johnson Control Metasys, Tracer SC, or similar direct digital control systems Physical Requirements and Work Environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, in cramped or confined spaces, and with potential hazards high temperature hot water/steam, chemicals, refrigerant, and low temperature walk-in refrigerators.