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Building Controls System Technician I - Dual Posting with Job ID 53762

Employer
University of Missouri - Columbia
Location
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 6, 2024

Job Details



Hiring Department

At MU Energy Management, we power the future! We are responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering vital utility services across the University of Missouri campus. Our advanced district energy system, centered around the state-of-the-art Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize over 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare buildings.

Beyond powering the campus, we also install and manage cutting-edge building automation systems that optimize energy consumption across the university. Our mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and resilient utility services that empower the University to excel in its academic and research goals.

If you're passionate about energy, innovation, and sustainability, this is your chance to be part of a team that keeps Mizzou running and thriving!

This is a dual posting with job ID 53762. Only one position will be filled between both postings, depending on the qualifications of the final candidate and seniority.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Perform skilled work on a journeyman level in the installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and direct digital control (DDC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) on control systems. All work is subject to spot checking and inspection for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade.

Building Controls System Technician is a four-step title. Personnel working in this classification will automatically advance to the Building Controls System Technician II upon successfully completion of necessary requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, repair and/or replace pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems according to design drawings and/or specifications.

Perform preventative maintenance procedure on HVAC pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems; diagnose control problems and overhaul, either individually or as part of a team, various building pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC controls systems.

Locate and obtain components required for building pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems.

Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment. Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.

Locate, purchase, and order materials and tools for jobs and manage delivery and storage of those materials. Perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, reports and maintenance of records.

Actively train and work toward completing necessary skills and tests for Building Control System Technician II.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Direct supervision is received from a designated supervisor. Oral and written instructions are supplemented by plans, drawings or blueprints.

Supervision Exercised:

May instruct and/or guide personnel assisting in work.

Shift

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Four years actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the HVAC controls trade OR 18 months’ experience with completion of vocational education training in desired field.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
- Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trade tools and equipment.
- Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50 lbs.)
- Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc.
- Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs
- Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding
• A valid State of Missouri Driver’s License must be held and maintained by incumbents in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with commercial electrical experience, including installation of conduit and wiring, troubleshooting HVAC motor starter/VFD circuits, and simple electronic controls and relays.

A valid State of Missouri Driver’s License must be held and maintained by incumbents in the position.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-F

University Title: Buidling Controls System Technician I

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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Company

 Mizzou

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one — it's a major land-grant institution and Missouri's largest public research university.

Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou has a reputation of excellence in teaching and research, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 280 degree programs — including more than 75 online degree options — and is designated as comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Mizzou is recognized nationally and receives top rankings for its programs in many areas, including journalismdispute resolutionfamily and community medicinecampus writing program and Freshman Interest Groups. As one of only six public universities in the country with medicineveterinary medicine and law all on one campus, MU provides Missouri with an educated work force of doctors, veterinarians and lawyers.

At Mizzou, we know how to make an impact—and our work reaches far beyond our campus. When you become part of our community, you’ll be part of our collective effort to teach, to learn and to drive change that results in better lives and brighter futures for the world.

Mizzou Tigers are lifelong learners, and that includes our faculty and staff members. All employees have the opportunity to pursue personal and professional growth and acquire new skills for their own benefit and the benefit of the university.

Our university seeks to support the whole employee, and that includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, support that will help you find work/life balance, a focus on career planning and plenty of opportunities to find and be recognized for your success.

We support an engaged and energized university community through competitive medical, dental and vision insurance as well as diverse programs to support whole-person wellness.

Mizzou empowers employees to make a lasting financial plan with retirement plan options, some of which are accessible to all faculty and staff, no matter their eligibility for other benefits.

Mizzou is a world-renowned educational and research institution, and our first-rate faculty, staff and students are part of something big. If you’re looking for a vibrant community that offers endless opportunities to grow and make a difference throughout our state, the nation and the world, our university may be the place for you. 

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