What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician I position at East Carolina University?
Position Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Controls Technician I |
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| Position Number | 905612 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Time-Limited | No |
| Department Homepage | https://campusoperations.ecu.edu/facilities/health-sciences-campus/ |
| Advertising Department | FS WEST - CONTROLS |
| Division | Administration & Finance |
| Classification Title | 17907 Energy Utilities Specialist |
| Competency Level | 2 - Journey |
| Working Title | Controls Technician I |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
| Recruitment Range | $35,100 - $64,091 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $35,100 - $63,514 |
| Salary Grade Equivalency | NC12 |
| Work Schedule | M-F, Rotating On-Call |
| Work Hours | 8am-5pm, evenings and weekends as required |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Job Category | Staff - Technical/Trade |
| Organizational Unit Overview | Facilities Services is a unit in the Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is the third-largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 full-time students and a staff of approximately 6,000. The university is comprised of 6.2 million square feet of facilities located on 1319 acres with $1.49 billion in physical assets. * This includes the Main, Health Sciences, West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs over 400 full-time employees. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services. (* Source is the UNC General Administration HEFC Report-Fall 2011.) Facilities Service's primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance. |
| Job Duties | This position is for Health Science Campus HVAC Building Automation Systems (BAS) and other Controls Systems. Work will also involve the support of higher-level technicians in the installation and maintenance of complex enterprise-level SCADA systems. This involves highly technical work in the installation, set-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex building systems level controls (i.e. Field Controller Networks (FCN), Air handling units (AHUs), terminal units Variable air volume (VAV), and Constant air volume (CAV), exhaust fans, chillers, boilers, pumps, compressors, energy recovery units, etc.) and industrial instrumentation installation and calibration. They often serve as a technical resource in one or more areas of HVAC, SCADA Systems, or industrial instrumentation. Energy Utilities Specialist work with contractors to support equipment startup services; work with ECU IT Department personnel; work with other department technicians to complete facilities services projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of the controls department supervisor or a higher technician and is evaluated through the optimization of building controls, equipment operation, project completion, and the effectiveness of repairs. The Energy Utilities Specialist will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance work orders. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | High school diploma or equivalency and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s). |
| License or Certification required by statute or regulation | none |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
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| License or Certification required by the Department | A valid NC Driver's license. |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| Job Open Date | 10/22/2025 |
| Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. | 12/05/2025 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/87208 |
| Alternate option | If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. |
| Nondiscrimination Statement | East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
| Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
Salary : $35,100 - $64,091
