Senior Maintenance Technician - Durham

Major Function: · The Maintenance Technician 1-HVAC Controls Technician will participate in day-to-day activities related to incorporating operations monitoring, correcting and dispatching in real time functionality of the building automation systems.  Responsible for the monitor ...

Job description

Major Function:

The Maintenance Technician 1-HVAC Controls Technician will participate in day-to-day activities related to incorporating operations monitoring, correcting and dispatching in real time functionality of the building automation systems.  Responsible for the monitoring of proper operation and scheduling of all building(s) systems and equipment.  This includes but is not limited to:  chillers, cooling towers, fans, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, ancillary support equipment, controls, and BMS/EMS.

Core Job Functions:

• Customer Service
• HVAC /DDC Controls
• Chilled Water Plant
• HVAC
• Energy Conservation/Optimization
• Emergency Response

Customer Service

• Promotes, builds, and maintains good relations with the campus community; keeps supervisor informed of campus needs, systems status, and actual or potential occupant problems.
• Follow up with customers on an as needed basis
• Being present, available and visible at all high-profile campus events, such as Commencement, reunions and Class Day for an "all hands on deck" approach, as well as staying involved/keeping track of daily events on campus schedule
• Maintain and update work orders in CAFM system
• Performs other tasks as required or directed

HVAC/DDC Controls

• DDC Systems Installation and Troubleshooting: Maintains, adjusts, troubleshoots, and installs direct digital controls on new and existing campus DDC, building automation and energy management systems. Installation may include but not limited to installation of electrical conduit, low voltage wiring and terminal control panels. Performs point-to-point system maintenance check outs and participates in new and renovated system startups. Ensures proper software setup, programming, and communication with server(s). Maintains technical proficiency in building system applications through regular educational activities such as seminars, training classes, conferences, and self-education
• HVAC Controls Maintenance and Repair Operations: Serve as the principal responder for campus heating and cooling issues, providing technical resolution to DDC, building automation and related issues, and coordinating the mechanical repairs (control valves) utilizing pipefitting installation techniques. Reads, understands, and interprets technical and construction related documents (drawings, technical manuals and specifications) to determine appropriate equipment and materials required and proper methods of repair or installation. Provides technical support, direction, and guidance to end users and other trades personnel where applicable.
• Calibration, Programming and Development: Perform calibration of critical devices that serve as control points for campus HVAC systems. Critical devices include but are not limited to relative humidity sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, system flow stations, and temperature sensors.
• General Facilities Department Employee Duties: Ensures proper care in the safe use and maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment. Responds to campus emergencies, both during the day and after hours, as needed. Uses campus software tools and other documentation methods to effectively develop, organize and maintain necessary work-related technical documentation. Perform other duties as assigned.

Chilled Water Plant

• Inspects, monitors, evaluates, and adjusts mechanical systems performance for proper and efficient operation including chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling towers and compressors and reports any deficiencies
• Maintains daily logs of equipment runtime, pressures, temperatures, etc.
• Implements and monitors campus Chilled Water Diversity protocol
• Implements and monitors campus Demand Reduction protocol
• Monitors alarms and performs emergency connections to neutralize alarm conditions and restore proper operation

Energy Conservation/Optimization

• Serves as field point person for Continuous and Retro Commissioning projects- responsible for completing repairs/work resulting from monthly reports
• Implements and monitors campus Demand Response Event protocol
• Provides recommendation on equipment/systems selection and on operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability
• Improve efficiency within existing operations – i.e. building schedules, change in sequences to maximize performance and savings, etc.

Emergency Response

• Responds to emergency and routine service calls to provide restoration of mechanical systems operation and control with a minimum of downtime

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a recognized 4 year electrical/electronics vocational technical program or possess the equivalent in educational and practical experience.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Possess journey level experience in maintaining, adjusting, calibrating operating, repairing, troubleshooting, and installing Siemens, Automated Logic Controls, Distech, Johnson Controls Metasys, Schneider and pneumatic and direct digital controls on HVAC related systems
• Possess journey level experience in the use of computers and associated software to maintain, adjust, operate, repair, troubleshoot, and install direct digital controls on the Campus Wide Automated Logic, Johnson Controls, Schneider and Siemens (Desigo) building automation systems.
• Possess understanding and technical ability of DDC control theory and building operations, to perform investigations of complex HVAC system controls and functionality issues, evaluate alternate solutions and provide sound recommendations to supervisors, shop personnel and others.
• Possess journey level knowledge of the potential occupational hazards connected with electrical and building system controls work along with the associated safety standards and practices which should be applied.
• Demonstrated ability conduct detailed field inspections of new construction, renovations or standalone projects, and provide recommendations to supervisors, tech reps and others, in order to optimize shop level support for the campus capital and major maintenance programs.
• Possess knowledge in the functionality and usage of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and motor frequency drives (VFDs).
• Ability to read and interpret both electric and mechanical (including automatic temperature control) drawings and technical manuals for all systems and equipment serviced.
• Possess a willingness to initiate productive work activity, work independently from both written and verbal work orders and accept responsibility for these work assignments.
• Available for emergency after hours work.
• Must have a valid driver's license to drive a Company vehicle.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, schematic, and ladder diagrams, and control sequences, which may also involve various software languages and formats
• Ability to analyze complex control sequences and resulting operations, and to develop innovations that solve difficult technical problems.
• Skill in instrumentation and calibration techniques.
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in the installation, operation, trouble-shooting, maintenance and repair of all types of commercial building heating and cooling systems.
• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.
• Required to properly wear uniform and maintain a professional image at all times

Working Conditions:

• Some exposure to extreme degrees of heat, noise, dust and dirt, areas requiring infection control. Ability to meet deadlines and make sound decisions, sometimes under stress.
• Work whatever hours are necessary to maintain facility in a safe manner including weekends and nights.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up a minimum of 50 lbs. and transport piping and equipment in excess of 200 lbs. with others.
• Must be able to push and pull heavy loads as listed.
• Must be able to stoop and bend for long periods of time and work on hands and knees and other awkward positions for extended periods, routinely walk to and from various buildings carrying tools, equipment and other essentials to the job site.
• Must be able to work alone and climb multiple sets of stairs, work of ladders, staging, lifts, etc.

About UG2:

At UG2, a leader in facility services, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction. We are committed to developing the strongest customer relationships and the highest service delivery benchmarks in the marketplace.

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. We also have regional offices in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, West Palm Beach, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale, and Dallas.