Job Description

Position Summary:

This position supports the development, monitoring, maintenance, improvement, and documentation of the Building Automation Systems (BAS). They will be responsible for developing, programming, and improving programming logic for better performance, operation, and efficiency, as well as providing technical support to other technicians. This position will be the subject matter expert and system owner for Building Automation Systems and user interfaces used in HDS Facilities (e.g., Innotech and JCI Metasys). 

Full Consideration Date:

This posting will remain open until filled. 

Housing & Dining Services:

Please visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain and improve the BAS, graphics, networks, and databases.
• Evaluate control systems and programs to adjust as needed to maximize performance and energy efficiency.
• Perform inspections on new installations to ensure all standards are being met.
• Coordinate and assist the work of University approved subcontractors to provide BAS and mechanical related services when outsource contracting is necessary due to expertise, schedule conflicts or internal labor shortages.
• Work with campus partners to maintain servers, databases, network access, and other technical issues.
• Trouble-shoot a variety of BAS and other specialized equipment for electronic monitoring, network communication, measuring and overall operation of building automation system controllers, extension modules, network automation engines and a variety of different types of controls hardware across multiple operating system platforms from different manufactures and protocols.
• Create, monitor, adjust and oversee Building Automation alarm systems and distribution notifications.
• Develop graphics in new environments with licensed training programs in proprietary software. Continuing improvements and additions as controls are upgraded, stay up to date on product training as needed.

Supervision:

No formal supervisory authority. May act as a subject matter expert for less experience technicians.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)  
• Pre-employment Physical:    Must successfully pass WorkSTEPS
• Background check required
• Valid Driver’s License   
• Essential Services Designation   
• Shift Work   
• On-call Status: Will be required to work overtime in response to after-hours service requests. Will be required to carry a cell phone on a rotating basis with other staff to support the after-hours response program.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Three years of experience in programming BAS systems and three years of experience as a Controls or HVAC Technician, which may be overlapping.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced BAS and HVAC experience within a school district, commercial campus, or similar environment.  
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting High Efficiency Boilers 
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Chillers. 
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Rooftop Heating and Cooling units. 
• Experience maintaining, programming, repairing, and trouble-shooting a variety of Building Automation Control systems including the end devices it controls.   
• Ability to utilize computers and smart phones to manage work orders and communicate with team. 

Application Instructions:

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume that clearly outline your work experience, education, certifications, and any other relevant information demonstrating how your qualifications align with the required and preferred qualifications listed in the posting. Because the application system does not provide a separate cover letter upload field, both documents must be uploaded under the section labeled "Resume." Multiple document uploads are accepted, and applicants may upload their cover letter and resume as separate files.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.