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California Polytechnic State University

Location: San Luis ObispoCA 93407 Document ID: AC271-47GC Posted on: 2019-03-1003/10/2019 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2019-04-09
 

Facilities Control Specialist



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Facilities Control Specialist


Department: Fac Svcs-Engineering Services (128006)

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Salary Range: $5,647 - $7,159 Anticipated hiring range $5,647 - $6,290

Position Description:
The Facilities Management and Development (FMD) organization is a unit within the Administration and Finance division and is responsible for the management and development of facilities on the university campus. The Facilities Automation Control Specialist works within the Engineering Services shop of the Facilities Operations Department of FMD, which is responsible for providing quality maintenance, minor repair, and renovation services that meet or exceed our customers' expectations. The purpose of the Engineering Services shop is to operate, maintain, and repair campus heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment.

Under limited supervision, the Facilities Automation Control Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance and adjustment, and repair of electric, electronic, pneumatic, and digitally controlled building automation systems which manage the most complex HVAC and refrigeration systems. This position monitors, troubleshoots, designs, modifies, calibrates, and programs system features and respond to technical and mechanical problems, either remotely or on-site. The individual must be thoroughly conversant in the software operation of the applicable building automation system and have the journey-level skills and experience to allow for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of complex HVAC systems and their components.

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  • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
    Five years of progressively responsible skilled journey-level experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining large, complex and sophisticated heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, and water treatment systems. This includes experience installing, inspecting, servicing, repairing, replacing and calibrating building automation and control systems, as well as using programming features of building automation systems.

    The five years must incorporate: one year experience with the installation and repair of central multi-zone air conditioning systems and/or two years experience with the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems or the equivalent combination of formal course work in this area.


    Required Qualifications:
  • Thorough understanding of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems including a thorough knowledge of assigned building automation systems.
  • Ability to use the building automation system's programming features to design, modify, and implement programs to achieve facilities management's goals, as well as to perform remote and hands-on troubleshooting, intervention and repair.
  • Thorough knowledge of the theory and operation of major types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and of the materials, equipment, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of such equipment including ability to install, operate, and repair same.
  • Working knowledge of electrical voltage, plumbing refrigeration, electrical and plumbing codes, thermodynamics and automated energy/environmental management systems.
  • Ability to perform skilled electrical and plumbing work as applicable as well as diagnose and repair the full range of refrigeration equipment, including centrifugal and absorber equipment and/or screw, scroll, and reciprocating refrigeration equipment.
  • Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, estimating process, and materials used in the operation, maintenance and repair of high and low pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment.
  • General knowledge of ventilation principles, thermal dynamics, closed water systems as well as applicable state and federal safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications, and make rough sketches.
  • Ability to effectively and accurately maintain records, retrieve data, and prepare standard reports using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.
  • Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.
  • Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation and the ability to read, write and perform arithmetic functions at a level appropriate to the position.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, and internet as well as online calendaring and email.
  • Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and dependable manner, as well as establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clientele such as students, staff, faculty, and co-workers.
  • Demonstrated ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism in entering occupied areas including student residential halls, faculty and staff offices and other university space.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Siemens Apogee and BACnet DDC programming.
  • Familiarity with major brands of HVAC control systems such as Siemens, Johnson, Honeywell, and ALC.
  • Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

  • Special Conditions:
  • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
  • Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
  • Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
  • This position may require the ability to obtain AHERA Contractor/Supervisor certification for Asbestos Related Work with annual refresher training and Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction training with annual retraining, as well as, the ability to wear respiratory protection appropriate for the hazard encountered. A Cal/OSHA mandated medical evaluation is required prior to the use of a respirator.
  • The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  • This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

    Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

    For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

  • Review Begin Date:

    Requisition Number: 104935

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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