Technician - Building Automation Systems

Energy Management - Technician - Building Automation Systems

Technician - Building Automation Systems

Energy Management

Support/Hourly - Position - Technician

Job Number 0000765528

Start Date

Open Date 09/23/2026

Closing Date 10/23/2026

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

To serve as Building Automation Systems Technician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• High school diploma required

Experience:

• Four years of experience with commercial building HVAC systems or technical certification from approved trade school or college
• Two years of building automation systems experience
• Johnson Controls (Metasys) and Reliable Controls experience, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

I. BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

• Support the district's maintenance department in providing high-quality, well-functioning facilities that enhance instruction
• Program, troubleshoot, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS) to optimize HVAC performance and improve the learning environment.
• Diagnose and repair BAS hardware, including tracing and isolating communication trunk failures and calibrating temperature sensors.
• Actively supports the efforts of others to achieve the district's goals and implement the strategic plan
• Respond to service calls in a timely manner, including overtime or on-call duty as required to maintain facility operations.
• Ensure completed repairs are functional and meet operational expectations before closing out work. Provides support to BAS Foreman, Energy Manager and HVAC Department to address departmental functions
• Support departmental and campus coordination efforts, including participation in meetings as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and automation issues; assist with HVAC repairs to improve system effectiveness. Assists in repairs to make HVAC more effective and efficient
• Additional responsibilities, as needed, to advance maintenance
• Maintains a working knowledge of district policies, procedures, and practices
• Provide technical support to the BAS Foreman, Energy Manager, and HVAC Department, to address facility maintenance needs. Position may require overtime, as necessary to maintain function of District facilities
• Respond to service calls in a timely manner, including overtime or on-call duty as required to maintain facility operations.

II. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

III. EQUIPMENT USED

• All of the following associated with the electrical trade, but not limited to: power tools i.e.; drills saws, hammer drills, pneumatic and electric man lifts, scaffolds ladders, basic hand tools, electronic test equipment, trenchers.

IV. MISCELLANEOUS

• Any other duties as may be directed by your immediate supervisor and/or any other supervisor within your line of authority

V. WORKING CONDITIONS:

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Frequent walking, standing, crouching, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching overhead and horizontally
• Occasionally move objects up to 75 pounds; ascend/descend ladders, scaffolding ramps, poles
• Use of tools/equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
• Regularly operate a light truck or van
• Work for sustained periods of time maintaining attention to detail
• Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.

Duty Days 260

Pay Grade AUX 7