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Building Automation Control Technician
Center for Education Services
Grade 13 of the ESP Salary Scale ($28.77 - $52.05)
8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year
Reports to Director of Facilities 
Employee Benefits Summary
Role Overview
Responsible for operation of building automation control system. Continuous monitoring of building controls and remediation of temperature and comfort problems associated with building systems. Analyze energy use, create methods, and make recommendations to ensure alignment with district policies, external regulations, and national standards. Work closely with and manage the Automated Building Control contractor to find and implement accurate and complete resolutions to building control issues. Optimize the heating, air conditioning, and lighting systems across the district to obtain the most efficient use of energy resources. The Building Automation Control Technician is also responsible for scheduling district HVAC resources for special events.

Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field or four (4) years of experience in maintenance and operation of HVAC and building control systems

Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and contractors.

Be able to operate efficiently within the confines of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to effectively initiate a work order for repairs.

Must have good "follow through" skills, including the ability to direct contractors.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience using building automations systems using TAC I/A series controls and Schneider Electric StruxureWare

OSHA Certification.

International Society of Automation, Certified Control Systems Technician or Certified Automation Professional.

State of Maryland Electrical or HVAC license.

Work experience in K-12 educational setting.

Role Responsibilities

Perform daily monitoring of all buildings and HVAC equipment and ensure equipment operates at its most effective settings considering current and impending weather conditions.

Create repair work orders in the CMMS for any deficiency found as result of daily monitoring and ensure proper priority is assigned based on seriousness of need.

Monitor facilities to ensure optimum performance standards are achieved. Fine tune systems as new programs and sequences are developed.

Perform building surveys and energy audits and recommend improvements of controls and sequences of operation to optimize comfort and efficiency.

Make recommendations for human comfort based on ASHRAE standards as applied to building automation.

Develop a working knowledge of energy savings procedures and methods to achieve savings through building automation, including introducing new control sequences as needed.

Complete documentation using Microsoft Office products, Adobe, CMMS, and various other software.

Perform Retro Commissioning of controls and Building Automation Systems.

Perform analysis of sequences of operations and design parameters to ensure equipment is performing efficiently as designed.

Perform work in mechanical rooms, hardhat areas, confined spaces; climb stairs/ladders, maneuver in and around pipework and air ducts and work safely. 

Respond to after-hours calls when necessary to adjust system setting for evening activities or in emergency situations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.M

Must be able to operate powered equipment.

Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.

Will be subjected to loud noises, dust, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.