Building Automation/Preventive Maintenance Technician

Under general supervision, is responsible for inspecting, maintaining steam boiler systems and conducting preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment campus-wide. Responsible for resolving immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assists other skilled trades; ensures tools and materials are available at the job site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects, tests, logs, and maintains all boiler blow downs, equipment, and components (i.e., low-pressure steam boilers, automatic stokers, pumps, blowers, distribution systems, circulating pumps);
• Maintains safety and maintenance records and logs;
• Plans and coordinates, orders, stocks, and replaces HVAC filters and belts of various types on a monthly or quarterly basis in all air handlers, boilers, and rooftop units throughout the campus;
• Cleans and lubricates all pumping systems;
• Monitor 48 hot water boilers and 2 steam boilers for service, preventive maintenance, and repairs;
• Provide support and monitoring of day to day operations of Building Automation Systems(BAS) campus wide;
• Provide control of building automation systems for 25 buildings utilizing Tracer ES and Tracer Summit Version 17 Service Pak 10 operation system on a 24 hour daily basis;
• Monitor and respond to boiler and chiller alarms for all buildings on the Tracer systems 24 hours a day;
• Program and adjust building schedules as needed on BAS;
• Adjust Binary and Analog inputs and outputs for equipment controlled by the BAS;
• Trouble shoot equipment in alarm state through BAS;
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous or detrimental;
• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and riving needed vehicles;
• Ensure quality inspections are carried out in line with State standards;
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers;
• Provide preventive maintenance on air handlers, unit ventilators, heat pumps, small A/C units, gas heating, reciprocating and air-coded chillers;
• Keep a schedule of when filters need to be replaced;
• Provide continuous feedback to supervisor;
• Perform chemical tests on input/output fluids on steam boilers;
• May be asked to assist plumbers and electricians with minor duties;
• Coordinate with assigned trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently;
• Replace diffusers campus-wide and at external Centers as needed;
• Perform daily safety inspections of systems for quality control purposes as needed;
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices;
• Perform a variety of manual tasks;
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED; OR
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of related experience or plumbing experience.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required.
• Must be willing to respond as needed on an on-call basis.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must possess a Boiler Operators License B01.
• Must possess a Journeyman Plumbers License JP.
• Must become Trane Building Automation Systems Certified within 6 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to inspect, diagnose, and maintain boilers and various types of associated equipment and sub-systems.
• Ability to use boiler diagnostic equipment and hand power tools.
• Boiler and maintenance skills.
• Ability to perform boiler safety inspections in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure with a team or independently.
• Ability to be flexible in responding to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to use BAS systems.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting 0 to 50 pounds…………………………………………………………….…….Frequently
• Lifting greater than fifty (50) pounds …………………………………….…….Occasionally
• Standing…………………………………………………………………………………..…..Frequently
• Walking……………………………………………………………………………..…………Frequently
• Bending………………………………………………………………………………..………Frequently
• Squatting………………………………………………………………………………..…….Frequently
• Climbing …………………………………………………………………………………..….Frequently
• Kneeling ………………………………………………………………………..…………….Frequently

Working Environment:

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials
• Work in dirty/dusty conditions……………………………………….…………….Frequently
• Work in noisy conditions………………………………………………………….……Frequently
• Work around fumes and odors……………………………………………….…….Frequently
• Work in wet/cold and humid environments………………………………….Frequently
• Work in poorly lit areas……………………………………………………….……….Frequently
• Work on elevated heights…………………………………..……………….……….Frequently
• Work in extreme temperatures ………………………..………………….……..Frequently
• Work around loud noises ………………………………………………….…………Frequently