Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107141

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 5 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The position of Control Technician III will perform installation, programming, startup, commissioning, integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modifications to the building automation systems (BAS) for Campus buildings, direct digital, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Must understand the various types of HVAC equipment and systems for University buildings to apply various control systems with the mechanical equipment. Must possess an understanding of controls theory for HVAC systems, BACnet, building automation system networking and architectures, as well as understanding the application of energy management techniques. This position is considered “critical personnel” and must respond to emergencies. Participation in an on-call and standby rotation is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Respond to temperature, humidity, pressure, indoor air quality, and airflow complaints by assessing site conditions and troubleshooting building systems. Use laptop software, meters, and sensors to evaluate performance; read and interpret control logic and diagrams, wiring schematics, manufacturer data, and written instructions. Perform diagnostic testing and make appropriate adjustments and repairs to pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and digital control systems.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems to maintain correct temperature, humidity, pressure, and volume of building systems. Inspect, test, clean, adjust, and calibrate all types of environmental sensors and controls. Adjust, repair, and rebuild valves, dampers, linkages, and their associated actuators.

• Renovate and upgrade building automation and control systems to accommodate new technology or improve energy conservation. Examine existing systems and recommend improvements. Plan and coordinate activities to minimize disruptions during system shutdowns.

• Maintain accurate records of tests, inspections, repairs, replacements, and other related administrative duties. 

• Coordinate work with building occupants and other trades.

• Perform database verification and backups on digital control panels.

• Provide demolition, modification, and installation services for renovation projects as requested.

• Install, modify, diagnose, test, repair, calibrate, and operate a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic HVAC equipment systems to improve energy efficiency.

• Monitor and operate building automation systems through a graphic user interface

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.