Temperature Controls Technician I

Responsibilities and Duties

• Diagnose, maintain, and perform service and repairs to building automation systems.  Tests various functions of a building automation system using a laptop workstation and front end type computer.
• Studies and interprets system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components, such as electronic and pneumatic controls, motors, pumps, fans, switches, ducts, or pipes.  Inspects system to verify compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in component parts.  Adjusts controls to recommended settings.
• Tests performance of air and hydronic systems using specialized tools and test equipment such as pitot tube, manometer, anemometer, velometer, tachometer, psychrometer, and thermometer, to isolate problems and determine adjustments.
• Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components using electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.  Replaces, repairs, and / or adjusts defective components.  Reassembles systems according to specifications.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.  Cuts and threads pipe; cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape.  Joins tubing and pipe to various functional components; solders joints; tests joints and connections for leaks.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure efficient operation.  Opens and closes dampers in system duct work or adjusts flow valves in piping to balance system.  May fabricate and install sheet metal work, insulate shell, and cabinets of systems; performs welding, brazing, sil-fos, and soldering.
• May install wiring to connect components to electrical power sources.  Prepares logs and reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
• Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel.  May have lead responsibility for special projects.  Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the temperature controls trade.  Cleans work area upon completion of project.  May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

General knowledge of the principles of temperature control systems; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of temperature control systems.  Working knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the trade, of basic mathematics.  Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the trade; in executing basic commands on a computer; in welding, brazing, soldering; skill in repairing and servicing temperature controls systems.  Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings and specifications.  Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s manual and recommendation regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and system operation.

Preferred : Experience in a higher education setting; familiarity with Automated Logic; general knowledge of HVAC systems, i.e. heating systems, cooling systems, boilers, chillers, pumping equipment, air handling units, and terminal devices such as variable air volume units, fan coil units, unit heaters, etc.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Organization : Operations

Primary Location : Main Campus

Job Posting : Jan 22, 2025