Building Automation Controls Technician                                   
UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications – G.25
Building Automation Controls Supervisor – 9443
Building Automation Controls Technician - 9444

June 2010

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SERIES CONCEPT

Building Automation Controls Technicians repairs, installs, and programs all components of the campus Energy Management Systems and associated equipment.

Examples of typical assignments are:

•    Performs daily monitoring, maintenance and operation of campus-wide building automation systems.

•    Assists with the development and implementation of effective energy management strategies.

•    Creates new and modify existing programming language and graphics to enhance energy management system performance.

•    Works with vendors, computer control and software specialists, co-workers and campus community to optimize campus energy management programs.

•    Provides documentation of program implementation to Facilities Management supervision.

CLASS CONCEPTS

Building Automation Controls Supervisor

Under direction, incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of Assistant Supervisors and Building Automation Controls Technicians.  The incumbent makes hiring selections, insure that new and existing staff receives proper training, assigns, schedules and directs technicians in the installation, repairing and programming of campus energy management systems and associated equipment.  Performs all administrative duties necessary to manage department workload and assignments, maintain appropriate record keeping of materials and submit time cards for accurate labor charges.  Evaluates employee performance and determines standards for performance.

Building Automation Controls Technician

Under supervision, incumbents perform operational level duties in installation, repairing and programming of campus energy management systems and associated equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years related experience in building automation technology; ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; knowledge of national, state and local codes and safety standards; knowledge of HVAC systems and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.