What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Automation Software Specialist position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
VP Business And Finance-DIV
Executive Area
VP Business And Finance
Department
FacilMgmt-Maintenance Service
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1615P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly
Pay Grade
ST3
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
$38.45 per hour plus generous benefits.
General Summary
- Monitor and adjust the full range of heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment using the Building Automation System (BAS). Implements and facilitates the Building Automation System for HVAC controls and Indoor Air Quality.
Major Duties
- Configures, analyzes, troubleshoots, and enhances programs to balance energy management with comfort control. Monitors and adjusts computer-based Building Automation systems for proper HVAC comfort and energy management.
- Diagnoses, calibrates, maintains, and repairs environmental control systems.
- Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies, and repairs heating, ventilation systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment.
- Attends ongoing Heating and Cooling readiness meetings weekly to insure all systems are up and running as needed.
- Provides guidance and assistance to other trades with troubleshooting, system overrides, and programming.
- Advanced Building Automation Software configuration, including systems integration, database customization, and specialty programming with the ability to configure custom reports for trends, alarms, schedules, and point lists.
- Installs, commissions, and troubleshoots controller software and communication bus issues for project needs.
- Works with Project Managers during construction projects to develop complete project programming, checkout, and project startup and sequencing of environmental control systems.
- Develops graphics in the Buildings Automation System and commissions new systems for operation.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties and have sufficient writing and mathematical skills to prepare estimates and supply requisitions.
- Ability to interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, written specifications, and operating instructions.
- Completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or an established, certified training program recognized by the University, and/or written verification of a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience at the journeyperson level in the trade.
- Advanced understanding of various communication protocols (examples LON, ASD, ModBus, BackNet, BackNet over IP).
- Advanced understanding of various Building Automation Systems software (examples: Tridium, Niagara N4, AX, and or R2).
- Advanced troubleshooting, operation, programming, and maintenance of various communication protocols and Building Automation software systems.
- Possess certification from one or more recognized control manufacturers.
- Possession of a Michigan Driver’s License.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
- Complete a physical examination administered by the employer’s designated physician to determine the incumbent’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or identify the need for a reasonable job accommodation.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.
- Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line WMU – AFSCME (bid) Sheet only.
- Non-AFSCME University employees must submit an on-line WMU – Internal Application only.
- Temporary University employees must submit an on-line WMU – Application only.
Additional Position Information
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-afscme
- Above is a summary of the description for the position of Building Automation Software Specialist. A complete description for this position may be reviewed upon request in the department of Human Resources, Room 1300, Seibert Administration Building or online at: https://wmich.edu/hr/descriptions-afscme
- This is a first (1st) shift position. The regular work hours for this position are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The regular work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.
Physical requirements and working conditions
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $38