What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Automation Systems Specialist position at Children's National Hospital?
The Building Automation Systems Specialist will install, operate and maintain the computerized direct digital electronic control systems of the building automation system for the facility and all the pneumatic operated automatic temperature control systems on all mechanical equipment in accordance with plans and specifications, operating manuals and manufacturer's specifications. Responds to all hospital emergencies including but not limited to leaks, odors and fire alarms. Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to operate hospital vehicles. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and or arms and to talk and hear. The employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must lift and or move up to 50lbs.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, followed by specialized training and certifications in building automation and facility management (Required) OR High School Diploma or GED 4 years experience in system commissioning and/or programming of DDC systems and HVAC control systems (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
5 to 7 years of related and progressive experience. Emphasis on automatic temperature controls, both Pneumatic and DDC. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
No supervisory experience required.
Frequent bend/stoop, sit, stand/walk and reach 8-12 hrs. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull >40<75 pounds. PC Operating Systems and mobile work order devices. Proficient knowledge of Intranet, some Microsoft Offices Suites (Word, Excel). Familiarity with automated work order systems. Customer Service Skills, calculator and copy machine.
Required Licenses And Certifications
Drivers License (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Building Systems Control
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
Job
Facilities / Security
Organization
Real Estate
Position Status
R (Regular)
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule
Variable
Job Posting
Apr 21, 2026, 12:09:25 AM
Full-Time Salary Range
64230.4
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, followed by specialized training and certifications in building automation and facility management (Required) OR High School Diploma or GED 4 years experience in system commissioning and/or programming of DDC systems and HVAC control systems (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
5 to 7 years of related and progressive experience. Emphasis on automatic temperature controls, both Pneumatic and DDC. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
No supervisory experience required.
Frequent bend/stoop, sit, stand/walk and reach 8-12 hrs. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull >40<75 pounds. PC Operating Systems and mobile work order devices. Proficient knowledge of Intranet, some Microsoft Offices Suites (Word, Excel). Familiarity with automated work order systems. Customer Service Skills, calculator and copy machine.
Required Licenses And Certifications
Drivers License (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Building Systems Control
- Maintain, set up, calibrate and program all Direct Digital Control Systems, sensors, stand alone field panels, devices and appurtenances of the Building Automation System; and all pneumatically operated controllers, dampers, valves and corresponding controls of heating, ventilating and refrigeration/air conditioning automatic temperature controls systems.
- Lubricate all bearing surfaces of dampers, valves and air operated motors and drives.
- PMs on air and water balance heating, ventilating and air conditioning units to ensure optimum operations and proper environmental conditions.
- Maintain and operate air compressors (for environmental control) and all associated oil filters, regulators and drive belts.
- Design and install modifications of the pneumatic controls on existing mechanical equipment for environmental control and energy conservation.
- Operate, maintain and install field panels, sensors and devices of the direct digital electronic building automation and pneumatic controls.
- Respond to, troubleshoot, evaluate and resolve temperature control related problem
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
Job
Facilities / Security
Organization
Real Estate
Position Status
R (Regular)
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule
Variable
Job Posting
Apr 21, 2026, 12:09:25 AM
Full-Time Salary Range
64230.4
Salary : $64,230 - $126,214