Building Controls System Technician III - Dual Posting with Job ID 53763

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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 53763. Only one position will be filled between both postings, depending on the qualifications of the final candidate and seniority.

Job Description

Nature and Level of Work:

Perform skilled work at a journey level in the installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair of the microprocessor based distributed automation systems which control and monitor building heating, cooling, air-conditioning, laboratory systems, lighting, metering, life safety, security and miscellaneous other building systems.

Work is subject to inspection for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade. Work conformance is primarily reviewed through observation of results.

Functional contacts include workers, other service department employees, and administrative staff at the job locations, university staff, students and building occupants.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Install and commission, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions, and perform preventative maintenance on microprocessor based distributed automation systems and associated electrical control equipment in University buildings and facilities. Calibrate instrumentation, meters, valves, damper actuators and controllers as required.

Install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair variable speed drives for electric motors, and site wide communications networks for distributed automation systems including fiber optic cable terminations.

Operate personal computer software to commission, maintain and troubleshoot distributed automation systems. Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operations.

Evaluate complex factors and malfunctions in building heating, cooling, air-conditioning, lighting, metering, life safety, security and miscellaneous other building systems and take corrective actions.

Assist in training of Building Controls Systems Technicians in lower classifications.

May perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records.

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

This position requires participation in rotating standby for emergency call out. Standby time is compensated.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Administrative and functional supervision is received from Skilled Trades Supervisor or designated supervisor. Receives oral instructions supplemented by diagrams and/or blueprints on work to be performed.

Shift

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Minimum Qualifications

Personnel in the Building Controls System Technician employee development program:
• This job is a promotional step from a Building Controls Technician II, and requires successful completion of skill assessments and 1.5 years of experience as a Building Controls System Technician II.
All Personnel:
• A high school graduate with one year of university or technical training in electronics, electrical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Three years of experience in the skilled maintenance, installation and repair of distributed automation systems for buildings and associated electrical and pneumatic control equipment or two years completion of technical training.
- During the first six months of employment, must complete the same skills assessment required of a Building Controls Systems Technician II as outlined in the Building Controls System Technician Employee Development Program.
• Knowledge of building codes is preferred.
• Skill in use and operation of tools, equipment and materials necessary to complete the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• A valid State of Missouri Driver’s License must be held and maintained by incumbents in the position.
• A person working in this classification will need to:
- Grasp, lift, carry and set down objects of moderate weight (50 lbs.) on a regular basis
- Grasp, lift and pull electrical/electronic cabling and wiring on a regular basis
- Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and staging on an occasional basis
- Ability to get into and work in hot, moist, confined spaces on an occasional basis

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: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-G

University Title: Building Controls System Technician III

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 dozens of 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 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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

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