Field Representative, Building Automation Systems

Job Description

Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Building Automation Services Section. Plans, coordinates, reviews, and schedules corrective maintenance to building automation systems. Supervises Building Automation Technicians and others. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Supervises building automation system maintenance services.Assigns, reviews, and coordinates the work of building automation technicians and others.Trains and supervises the training of new and current employees.
• Performs field inspections of school and office sites.Ensures that work is performed in accordance with established standards, procedures, and schedules.
• Monitors and ensures the proper comfort level of buildings for students, staff, and administrators.
• Establishes work schedules.Prioritizes, reviews, and evaluates work order requests.Deploys employees after regular business hours as required.Responds to emergency building events.
• Meets with school and office administrators and staff, PTA members, and others regarding building automation issues.
• Prepares and reviews various documents including payroll reports, absenteeism records, employee requisitions, action requests, and separation forms.
• Reviews and approves requisitions for supplies.Purchases items.Monitors accounts and requests additional funds when needed.Maintains files and prepares reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus five years of experience in building maintenance, or a related field, three years of which were as a supervisor, lead worker, or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal training program in any of the following building automation systems is preferred: Siemens, Johnson, Honeywell, and Schneider Electric.
  
  

Licenses And Certificates

• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, supplies, and equipment used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of building automation systems.Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment.Knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) and building automation systems (BAS).Knowledge of personal computers and office software applications.Knowledge of building maintenance.Knowledge of blueprints and construction documents.
• Skill in the operation, repair, programming, and maintenance of HVAC, BAS, and/or DDC systems.Skill in leading or supervising others in the provision of building automation system maintenance services.Skill in performing minor building maintenance functions.Skill in operating HVAC systems.Skill in maintaining records.Skill in training employees.Skill in the operation of personal computers and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidential information.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The duties of this class require travel to and the inspection of work sites throughout Baltimore County.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Persons appointed to this class are required to work during emergency events, subject to call to duty, and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.
  
  

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid vacation, paid holiday’s, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

RETIREMENT:Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System

Grade

Grade 03 - 12 Month OPE Pay Scale

SALARY: $68,980 to $110,952 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2025-2026 Effective January 1, 2026) Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll .

OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may be eligible for comp time. Visit the BCPS website to review the OPE Master Agreement for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  
  

Contact Information

Office of Staffing & Licensure

Phone: 443-809-7872

Email: sstahl@bcps.org

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

About Us

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