Building Automation Control Tech II

Posting date: 05/19/2025

Open Until Filled: No

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Position Title: Building Automation Control Tech II

Hiring Range Minimum: $35.16/hr.

Hiring Range Maximum: $36.19/hr.

Union Type: SEIU

SEIU Level: Q

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Location of Position: Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: No

If yes, length of term in months.: n/a

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose: The Building Automation Technician II displays skills and knowledge in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electronic systems. Performs regular testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of building controls systems. Develops skills in specialty systems such as Aircuity, laboratory, and greenhouse controls.

The Building Automation Technician II is an intermediate level position for this trade and works under general or direct supervision. The Building Automation Technician II will develop a specific level of skill and proficiency in the execution of duties related to building automation at Dartmouth College.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: High School plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

High school education or equivalent.

Minimum of three years of relevant experience with Johnson, Honeywell and Niagara control systems.

Must have a valid driver's license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Demonstrated understanding of Johnson, Honeywell and Niagara control systems.

Demonstrated understanding of and ability to troubleshoot pneumatic control systems.

Computer skills including basic word processing, email, spreadsheets, smartphones or tablets.

Ability to use laptop, tablet and other electronic devices to work on control systems.

Ability to use all hand and power tools required to complete tasks plus electric multi-meter, light meter, temperature/humidity meter.

Ability to document and record issues and procedures.

Ability to read and understand building plans.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under no or minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.

Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to communicate work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.

Ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.

Willingness to work overtime when required.Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

Safety (EHS training)

Laboratory safety/Hazardous Waste Mgmt. training

Asbestos Awareness Training

Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Non-Research Employees

Confined space training

Lock out/tag out

Fall Protection

Electrical Safe work Practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using college data sources for access to building plans and O&M manuals.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number:

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Building Automation Shop Supervisor

Department Contact's Phone Number:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: AVAILABLE TO SAFETY AND SECURITY SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY:

OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 05/19/2025 THROUGH 05/26/2025.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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Description: Primary Responsibilities

Works on primary control systems, Johnson Controls, Honeywell and Niagara.

Adjusts system controls to maintain proper conditions on campus.

Maintains records of system installations, repairs, calibrations and tests.

Performs regular testing and maintenance of mechanical systems including elementary assessment and troubleshooting.

Verifies equipment is receiving the appropriate control signals.

Plans working details and follow schematics, control sequences and wiring diagrams on all equipment and systems.

Determines work methods to accomplish assignments such as repairs and/or replacements.

Performs according to manufacturer's specifications, FOM guidelines, trade practices, shop drawings, schematics and control sequences.

Performs diagnostic tests on digital systems for campus Central Environmental Control (CEC) system and replace electronic parts as necessary.

Maintains systems, components and equipment as determined from work orders, calls from dispatch, or other specific assignments.

Maintains systems, components and equipment as determined from seasonal work orders working with other shops.

Demonstrates fluency with tools and equipment such as monometer, psychometer, thermometer, digital multimeter and vendor proprietary software to isolate problems and determine where adjustments are necessary.

Develops awareness of, and is willing to learn, specialty systems such as laboratory controls, greenhouse controls and Aircuity.

Demonstrates understanding of HVAC equipment and systems operation.

Demonstrates understanding of HVAC components such as fans, pumps, humidifiers, heat exchangers, heat recovery, terminal units, refrigeration, etc.

Troubleshoots and repairs hot/cold calls.

Repairs/replaces valves/actuators/controllers.

Troubleshoots and assists with repairs of heating/cooling components (i.e. pump).

Demonstrates understanding of steam systems.

Provides limited assistance with outside vendors as necessary.

Partakes in training classes with proprietary vendors.

Description: Learning from senior technicians:

Learns from senior technicians via working with and understanding procedures:

For example, receives clear and concise instructions from senior technicians; learns via constructive input from coworkers performing work.

While performing maintenance and repair work, learns the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.

Develops skills by observing and assisting peers and senior members of the Building Automation Shop.

Description: Mentorship

Mentors BAS Tech I. Instructs junior technicians by explaining the procedures being performed and the reasoning behind those actions. When qualified, allows the technician to perform the work under supervision.

Description: Working Conditions

Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms.

Work requires bending, keeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.

Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from up to 80 pounds.

Work is performed: indoors; outdoors; in harsh weather; in areas that are dirty, or smoky and where fumes are present, in underground manholes.

Is exposed to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.

Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or overalls; gloves; goggles; and ear plugs.

Description: Working Environment

Mechanical/Electric Rooms . click apply for full job details

Permanent