Building Automation Specialist 1

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Job Title:
Building Automation Specialist 1

Department:
Administration and Planning tendersglobal.net FOD Operations HVAC Systems: BAS

The Building Automation Systems Specialist 1 supports university operations and maintenance by performing preventative maintenance and service calls on environmental control systems, DDC, lab and fume hood systems, and pneumatic systems. Uses various meters and hand tools to troubleshoot peripheral devices associated with DDC systems, HVAC equipment, and fire life safety systems. Regularly uses specific manufacturer’s software to read and write temperature control programs and build system graphics on DDC systems.  Under general supervision from an administrator or higher-level technician, performs skilled to highly skilled repairs, adjustments and maintenance of direct digital controls and mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components of various automated university systems and equipment.     

Experience :

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.   12 months or 1,200 hours training in mechanical, pneumatic, and HVAC technology, and six (6) months or 600 hours training in programming and electrical circuitry. Considerable knowledge of computers, digital controls, electronic and safety practices, HVAC and pneumatic technology, and reading blueprints.  Skill in operating shop equipment, power tools, pneumatic controls.  Ability to work independently on many tasks, cooperate with other personnel on group projects.  Routinely lift moderate to heavy (20 to 100 lb.) equipment.  Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages and read and write common vocabulary. Desired: 12 months of experience as a DDC Systems Specialist 1. 

Additional Information:

The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $60,000-$71,500 annually.

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement .

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Maintenance Building (0078)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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