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1. Under the direction of the supervisor, and under limited supervision, performs assignments and assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments. 2. Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor. 3. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes. Secures materials, supplies and equipment. 4. Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade. 5. Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and adjustment of equipment components associated with controls, as required. 6. Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site. 7. Observes safety standards and practices. 8. Diagnoses, services and repairs pneumatic, electric and local electronic controls systems associated with building HVAC/HVAC Building Automation systems using prints and schematics. 9. Retrofits and installs local electrical, electronic and pneumatic control systems including wiring and tubing. 10. Must be able to diagnose building related problems via the automation system. 11. Maintains, installs and networks building automation systems hardware and field equipment. 12. Utilizing controls application software via desktop or laptop, diagnoses and repairs issues pertaining to the Building Automation System network and the DDC controllers which reside within the system. 13. All field changes (including changes to sequence of operations) and/or software alterations need to be communicated with the appropriate manager 14. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

Required Skill/ability 5:  After training, must be proficient in FAMIS and work order entry and completion.

Posting Position Title:  Controls Mechanic

Required Skill/ability 3:  Excellent Customer Service Skills.

Work Week:  Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

University Job Title:  Controls Mechanic

Required Skill/ability 1:  Ability to read, write, follow written and verbal instructions and to handle mathematics pertinent to the job.

Required Skill/ability 4:  The ability to communicate with other mechanics, control specialists, programmers, and contractors about software and hardware changes/upgrades on related building automation systems.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Experience with computers to include MS Software; Word, Excel, and e-mail (Outlook).

A minimum of Four (4) years' experience in Building Automation systems pertaining to HVAC and HVAC direct digital controls, HVAC variable frequency drive DDC interfaces and DDC mechanical point monitoring within a Building Automation network.  Experience required with with Johnson Controls, Siemens, Automated Logic, Niagra/Tridium, or Honeywell systems.  High School diploma or equivalent.  Must have a demonstrated record of consistent and reliable job performance in an equivalent position. 

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