Job Description
Title:
Building Automation Systems Specialist
Job Class Code:
5313
Summary:
Function & Scope: Will provide journey level technical analysis work for Building Automation Systems.
Essential Functions:
Typical Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Will monitor and ensure the integrity of the Building Automation Systems.
- Respond to unusual or alarm condition.
- Ensure the comfort and safety of the University environment.
- Analyze current and historic date to determine needs for programming changes on building automation systems.
- Implement program changes and review resulting operations for compliance with design parameters.
- Coordinate applications with other campus intra-net (LAN) systems.
- Prioritize and delegate work assignments to support staff; maintain adequate inventory of equipment to ensure minimum disruption of services to campus systems.
- Develop control algorithms based on instructions or operating sequences.
- Read and interpret drawings and technical manuals.
- Design and maintain or troubleshoot networked based building automation systems.
- Integrate multi-vendor systems to provide seamless operations.
- Review design and installation, coordinate commissioning and provide training on new and existing Building Automation Systems.
Marginal Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Received: Specific Supervision- Incumbent performs standard and routine assignments independently to conclusion; unusual problems and exceptions to procedures or processes are referred to the supervisor.
Given: N/A
Education:
Required: High school graduation or GED.
Preferred: N/A
Experience:
Required: 5 10 years of experience in the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of HVAC building automation controls, refrigeration, plumbing control or related systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge of personal computer and standard office equipment; valid driver’s license.
Preferred: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of personal computer and standard office equipment; valid driver’s license.
Special Job Requirements (such as hours, accuracy, special equipment and/or working conditions):
Extreme accuracy in all phases of work. lift up to 50 pounds.
Other:
If this is a supervisory position, the incumbent is expected to complete required supervisory training; orient, train and develop subordinates; provide appropriate coaching, guidance and supervision to subordinates; and complete annual performance evaluations.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive; thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
Responsible for duties as assigned relating to internal controls including safe-guarding of department assets, reliability of department financial information, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior written approval of the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Management.
Last Updated: August 28, 2008
