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University of Wisconsin River Falls Building Automation Control Systems Specialist - HVAC in River Falls, Wisconsin
Building Automation Control Systems Specialist - HVAC
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Resume
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Salary range: $85,000-$95,000
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Alan Symicek
Chief Facilities Officer & Search Chair
alan.symicek@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 12, 2025.
The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.90%; attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
Posting Details
Position Information
UW - System Position Title Building Automation Control Systems Specialist - HVAC
Business Title Maintenance & HVAC Supervisor
Major Department Code Building Maintenance (J711500-Maintenance)
Appointment Type Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable
FLSA Status Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100
Typical Working Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Hybrid or On Campus On Campus
Position Summary
Programs, monitors, and troubleshoots Building Automation Systems ( BAS ) and controls to ensure and improve operation of complex facility and life safety system functionality. Develops and implements procedures and capabilities to monitor and predict operational capability.
Supervises general building maintenance and HVAC technicians. Leads general building maintenance team.
This position will be required to respond to emergency and call-in work as necessary outside of normal work schedule.
Responsibilities
Supervises Facilities General Maintenance Technicians, Building Automation Control Systems Technician and HVAC Mechanics. Ensures that department goals are achieved. This is a working supervisor position requiring a portion of the time in the office and a portion of time performing maintenance/ HVAC work in the campus buildings.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Facilities Management.
Coordinates, manages, implements and/or performs technical product support for a wide range of BAS systems and components, primarily Johnson Controls Metasys
Engineers control sequences for new installations and system upgrades
Develops, modifies, and tests software programs for BAS systems
Commissions and provides contractor oversight for new and existing BAS installations and modifications
Sets up and configures workstations, user interfaces, data servers, networking devices, protocols, routers, switches, mass storage devices, gateways, and/or hubs for BAS functionality
Creates, verifies, and updates point databases and programmable logic schemes and troubleshoots and resolves database issues.
Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs electronic and pneumatic building control systems components and related mechanical equipment
Operates the service desk, identifying, troubleshooting, triaging, and escalating system functionality and field issues
Monitors and configures critical system alarms and their routing. Sets-up historical data capturing and totalization for archiving to data historian servers
Monitor and adjust automation schedules as building occupancy change to maximize campus resources and minimize energy costs
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications:
Two years minimum experience with institutional/commercial building HVAC systems and controls.
Experience with direct digital HVAC control systems, software, controllers, and computers.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with the public and other university employees.
Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct electronic failures in electronic equipment and related systems.
Ability to perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision.
Possess or be willing to obtain NICET level 1 fire alarm system certification within 12 months of hire and NICET Level 2 within three years of hire.
Must have sufficient physical flexibility to stoop, crawl under equipment and other low spaces to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights above 30 feet to reach equipment.
Ability to enter, exit, and perform duties in confined spaces to correct problems and maintain electronic systems.
Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment physical screen.
This job requires a valid driver’s license with a good driver’s record which would permit Wisconsin certification in order to drive University vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervision experience is preferred but not required.
2-Year associate degree, apprenticeship or similar education in building HVAC systems and controls is preferred but not required.
Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys control system and software is preferred but not required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number AAF01014
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 02/10/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 12/19/2024
Closing Date
Applicant Review Date 01/13/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Resume
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Salary range: $85,000-$95,000
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Alan Symicek
Chief Facilities Officer & Search Chair
alan.symicek@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 12, 2025.
The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.90%; attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
Legal Notices
EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.
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