FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Job Summary: The Energy Management Control Systems Technician is responsible for maintaining energy management control (EMCS by troubleshooting and repairing utility control equipment).

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Identifies product and equipment requirements by studying blueprints, sketches, or building plans; correlating operating practices.
  
• Installs new equipment by assembling parts; programming components.
  
• Maintains current systems by implementing preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
  
• Assists in completing projects by installing and repairing equipment and systems.
  
• Performs routine maintenance by restoring and repairing faulty or inoperative equipment; recommending changes and new installations.
  
• Troubleshoots systems by researching and evaluation conditions, advising supervisor and recommending actions.
  
• Improves operations by calibrating sensors; adjusting pressure-sensitive status switches; adjusting timing clocks; making changes to existing points by moving sensors, equipment, changing control strategy and upgrading equipment.
  
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  
• Complies with federal, state and local building codes by adhering to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
  
• Ensures operation of tools and equipment used in the job by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communication actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Position Requirements:
Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent in experience.
  
• 2 years of experience with maintaining and installing building control systems OR three years' experience with fire alarms.
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Technical training in Johnson Controls Building Automation System, Bacnet Controls; Fire Alarm State license or Nicet level II or higher.
  
• 5+ years of professional experience.
  

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
  
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
  
• Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.
  

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Johnson Controls Training Certificates.
  
• Fire Alarm System Training Certificates on EST-3 Systems.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of complex HVAC system controls for larger facilities, including chiller plants, boilers, pumps, air handlers, etc; ability to troubleshoot and repair the controls and associated sensors on these systems; work with contractors and review systems for new construction.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of fire alarm systems, preferably networked EST-3 systems; ability to troubleshoot ground fault and open circuits; repair or replace audible and visual devices; work with contractors during annual inspections and new installations; also knowledge and understanding of chemical suppression systems.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of emergency stand-by generators; perform routine and preventive maintenance on natural gas and diesel powered engines. Batteries can weigh up to 75 pounds.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of UPS systems from 4KVA to 128KVA and larger; perform routine and preventive maintenance on APC modular and UPS systems.
  
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
  
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques.
  
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and related equipment.
  
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
  
• Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques.
  
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office.
  
• Skill in Microsoft Windows navigation.
  
• Skill to read and interpret blueprints, drawing and sketches.
  
• Ability to draft grammatically correct correspondence.
  
• Ability to verbally communicate technical information.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
  
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
  
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
  
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, stooping, crawling, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
  
• Work in high or precarious places such as 12 foot ladders, ceilings, and ability to work in confined spaces.
  
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.
  

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors/outdoors and not sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
  
• May be exposed to work in attics, basements, crawl spaces.
  
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate, but can be noisy due to work around chiller plants, boiler rooms, and generators.
  

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.



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