Building Automation System/HVAC Technician

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Department at Willamette University is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance and upkeep of approximately 1.4 million square feet of academic, residential, administrative and off campus properties situated on approximately 60 acres with all the associated utilities and infrastructure.

The BAS Controls/HVAC Technician is the primary operator of the campus Building Automation System (BAS) used to improve energy efficiency, building performances and occupant comfort. This position uses knowledge of pneumatic and electrical/electronic controls to perform skilled work installing, altering, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining HVAC control systems and building automation control systems to ensure safe and correct environmental conditions in University buildings. This position performs corrective and preventive maintenance to HVAC control systems. This position assists the Facilities Management staff in analyzing campus and building energy use and makes recommendations on reduction strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Practices and encourages Facilities workplace expectations.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains pneumatic and DDC control systems and components.
• Installs and maintains BAS control systems networks, components, devices and wiring.
• Responds to campus IAQ/IEQ complaints, problems and questions
• Reviews and updates BAS system software and programming as needed, runs trends/trend graphs, performs periodic loop tuning, monitors and troubleshoots DDC hardware and software control components to ensure the system is performing optimally.
• Schedules the campus EMS to accommodate campus functions.
• Works extensively with outside contractors and utilities on energy reduction strategies and repair/replacement projects.
• May perform skilled air and water balancing and balance checks as necessary.
• Assists other staff by performing troubleshooting and repairs to boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment and electrical systems components.
• Performs journeyman level repairs to various HVAC equipment such as motors, starters, pumps, VFD's, valve and damper operators.
• Reviews plans, specifications and schematics and makes recommendations as requested by the Management Team.
• Estimates time and materials for assigned jobs.
• Orders parts and maintains inventory of critical components related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a maintenance repair worker involving skilled work related to maintenance of HVAC equipment with five years BAS/controls experience.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license or certification.
• Keyboarding, email and maintaining databases.
• Working knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and materials used in the refrigeration trade.
• Communicate both orally and in written English.
• Have knowledge of safety hazards and precautions related to building maintenance activities such as OSHA GHS, lock out/tag out, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, OR-OSHA and other safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Must have knowledge of and be able to use the appropriate PPE (Personal protective equipment) as needed.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required to operate University vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Limited energy class A or B electrical license, Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) or Limited Building Maintenance Electrician (LBME) license.
• Universal CFC certification with a minimum of a Type II, brazing certificate and/or Boiler/Pressure Vessel Building Service Mechanic Class 3 (CL3) license
• A working knowledge of all applicable state boiler laws and CSD-1.
• Extensive and proficient use of a personal computer and software programs such as Word, Excel, or any specialized applications
• Commercial/industrial chiller and/or comfort cooling systems experience.
• Knowledge of both oil and gas-fired boiler systems and related equipment.
• Siemens Apogee Insight experience.

Typical Work Schedule

• Fills in on weekends and holidays when required.
• Subject to after hour's callback for emergencies.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Involves exposure to adverse environmental conditions as may be found working in a facilities setting which may include but is not limited to; working outdoors in inclement weather, extreme temperatures, noise, dim lighting, dust, dirt, confined spaces, high elevations, bio-hazards and other hazardous materials.
• Routinely and safely lift 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders and work in confined spaces.

Salary: $43.27/ hour

You will need to upload the following document as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Current Resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.