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Building Automation Technician

Employer
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota (US)
Salary
$50,000 plus/yer

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Industry
Skilled and Trades
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Hiring DepartmentFacilities Management

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $50,000+/year, benefited, full-time, exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  Summer Hours may vary. Subject to 24/7 call backs

Qualified internal applications receive initial consideration.
For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date
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Position Details:    A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

  • Install, retrofit, and maintain the campus building automation systems (including pulling of wire). 
  • Perform daily maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance for HVAC sensors, pressure switches, transducers, steam pressures transmitters, totalizers, and other various automation sensors and devices.
  • Evaluate HVAC systems and other systems controlled by the automation for the purpose of troubleshooting the automation programs interface with the mechanical equipment.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation communications plant (copper, fiber & Ethernet), controller bus communications, DDC controllers, programmable logic controllers, and all automation controllers. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot surge suppression and battery backup systems to protect electronic equipment for low voltages and coordinate this work with the Electricians for high voltages.
  • Coordinate projects and maintenance with university departments and trades. Use computers, software, oscilloscopes, meters, and other test equipment to analyze the automation system.
  • Ordering associated with automation parts and stock items.
  • Maintain building automation installation/ maintenance policies and standards.
  • Create, maintain, and review archives and as-built drawings according to standards.
  • Provide technical support to other areas within the department.
  • Train and assist other department staffs who use automation.
  • Program fire security and HVAC controls to be installed in PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and other systems for the purpose of control, monitoring, and energy management.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct programming items for mechanical building controls, system monitoring, and energy management.
  • Evaluate HVAC systems and other systems controlled by the automation for the purpose of troubleshooting the automation programs interface with the mechanical equipment.
  • Relay programming information in general terms to other departmental units within Facilities Management who use the automation systems to control equipment.
  • Download and install programs for the purpose of control, monitoring, and energy management. Maintain programming databases according to set procedures.
  • Create and maintain proper documentation and as-builts according to standards.
  • Create, edit, update, and maintain information databases.
  • Edit programs for the addition and changes of descriptors, point offset values, alarm limits, and alarm priority.
  • Commission and review internal and external automation projects.
  • Coordinate automation functionality with other departmental units Facilities Management and work with technicians and operators in those areas (Building Automation & Controls, Operations Center, Systems, Electricians, Plumbers, etc.) to facilitate the use and understanding of the campus automation system.
  • Install, upgrade, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance of building automation front-end equipment.
  • Provide building automation monitoring, assistance, and technical support.
  • Review alarm summary logs and additional system reports and follow-up accordingly for each report.
  • Create, supervise, and review the creation of graphic displays, schematics, and browser screens.
  • Perform routine backups of automation databases according to set policy and provide for disaster recovery.
  • Install servers, automation point servers, and bus communications hardware for automation systems.
  • Install network cards and network clients for automation computers and troubleshoot for automation systems.
  • Train other department staff that use automation.
  • Order associated automation parts and stock items.
  • Create, maintain, and review database, archives, and as-built drawings according to standards.  
  • Evaluate, manage, and enter system time programs according to policies.
  • Assist with writing, implementing, and maintaining of energy management programs.
  • Assist with managing daily electrical load demands and electrical co-generation.
  • Automating equipment for the purpose of cost efficiency and more efficient use of equipment.
  • Assist with conducting energy evaluations and cost analysis.

    
Required Competencies:

 

  • Requires the ability to interact and communicate with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers.
  • Requires working knowledge of personal computers and good typing skills.
  • Requires knowledge of networking principles
  • Requires the ability to read computer programs to interpret sequences of operation for the equipment that is controlled

 

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Minimum Requirements:

  • Associated Degree in Electronics or Trade School
  • Three years of related work experience
  • Experience working with computer operating systems and applications
  • Experience installing, retrofitting, and maintaining building automation systems as per written and/or verbal directives and per blueprints/schematics
  • Experience with meters and other test equipment to analyze the automation system
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Supervisory experience preferred for possible supervision of students and/or temporary workers   



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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran's Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.
 
 

 

Company

The University of North Dakota is one of the largest employers in the region. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health insurance premium coverage for single or family plans, a retirement plan, tuition benefits for employees, as well as for the spouse and dependents of the employee, on-campus training programs, exclusive internal recruitment opportunities, as well as many other benefits.

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Location
264 Centennial Drive
Stop 7127
Grand Forks
ND
58202
United States

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