The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University
of Denver's physical resources to provide a healthy and safe educational
environment for the campus community through services of the departments of
Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility
Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.
Position Summary
The HVAC Controls Technician will perform complex tasks including
installing, repairing, adjusting, and modifying electrical controls and
electronic and pneumatic instrumentation for heating, ventilation, air
conditioning, refrigeration systems, boiler systems, and energy
management systems in significant physical plant and individual buildings.
Essential Functions
In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and
procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- This position will continually monitor the building automation systems,
work closely with consultants when they are brought in to fix software
glitches, install upgrades, perform additional programming and make
changes within the program as a response to customer demands.
- As changes are made to the building automation systems, this position must
monitor the software and make additions and/or changes as required. As more
experience is obtained, there will be times when the employee will be able
to make minor programming changes to the software. When changes are made,
the system must be tested and checked to ensure that other aspects of the
program have not been affected.
- Conducts complex building automation system analysis and design studies and
prepares concept and design specifications and management reports.
- Studies, evaluates, and recommends building automation architectures,
protocols, standards, hardware, software, and devices.
- Installs, upgrades, and programs building automation software.
- Attends ongoing training for the various software programs used for the
University.
Provides on-call support for the HVAC shop as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications related to
mechanical systems. Must effectively communicate with management,
supervisors, co-workers, other staff, and faculty within the DU
community. Must have good written and verbal communication skills and the
ability to work in a team-based environment as well as on an independent
basis.
- Basic math skills are required.
- Ability to complete detailed procedures. The worker establishes daily
priorities. The employee responds to situations requiring immediate attention.
Must be able to prioritize issues in building automation systems and discern
when additional resources need to be consulted.
- Must be very competent in working knowledge of building automation
systems, including working with a computer and monitoring these systems via
computer. Must be able to troubleshoot these systems when problems arise and
can change set points and design parameters within the computer programs.
- Knowledge of IT Network infrastructure.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
software, including WebTMA.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D
- 3 Years of experience in building automation systems.
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and be insurable under
University guidelines.
Knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, electronic instrumentation,
and an understanding of direct digital control systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree with a technology emphasis in HVAC
- Familiarity with specific software such as Johnson Controls,
(Metasys), Trane (Tracer Summit), and Long (Niagara) preferred
Niagara (N4) certification
Working Environment
The employee works under typical office and field conditions.
- The employee is frequently exposed to high noise, vibration, dust,
unev n or slippery surfaces, extreme heat or cold, and risk of electrical
shock
Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.
Physical Activities
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly
required to sit, talk or hear, in person and by telephone, use hands
repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate computers and other
standard office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and occasionally
lift 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the
ability to discern color, and the use of both eyes.
- Employees may be required to climb and balance and be able to access any
mechanical room on campus.
Work Schedule
University operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Employee work schedule may vary.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Special Instructions