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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Building Automation System Specialist II, Facilities Management [R0150734]
ROLE of the POSITION
The Building Automation System Specialist II is a journeyman-level position that, under the general supervision of the department lead (BAS III), repairs, maintains, and operates assigned Building Automation Systems. This role is responsible for maintaining instrumentation and integrating hardware with DDC controls, as well as commissioning, downloading, and verifying DDC programs. All work is focused on meeting customer needs and ensuring systems operate fully and in accordance with specifications. The Specialist II assists and reports to the Lead (BAS III) regarding required parts and tools and ensures all work is performed safely and in accordance with best practices.
In addition, incumbents are responsible for providing technical assistance to solve building automation controls system problems; creating, modifying, and programming server system graphical representation; oversee the work of contractors performing major repairs on or making changes to the building automation system's equipment network and facility control panel. The incumbent will oversee campus-wide building automation systems. They may analyze, design, install, program, commission, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize controls for mechanical, HVAC&R, plumbing, lighting, energy management, fire/life safety, security, access control, and ancillary equipment to ensure peak efficiency, occupant comfort, and safety.
Key Duties:
Work schedule is initially Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The schedule may be adjusted to work weekends to meet the needs of the BAS/EMS Controls and Facilities Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience programming building automation systems and commissioning, validating, and calibrating building automation systems assets; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, construction, engineering, occupational safety, or related field and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Building Automation System Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Additional requirements:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Grade 34, Step 1, salary $64,122.48. In accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 284.170, initial appointments to classified positions typically begin at Step 1 of the assigned grade. A "Step" refers to the specific rate of pay within a grade, as determined by the Division of Human Resources.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
HOW TO APPLY
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BELOW BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.
Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's status. Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete. Materials should be addressed to, Angel Chacon, Search Committee Chair.
This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on April 13, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.
The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the regions diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros