Controls Specialist II

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Facilities and Business Operations: Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students, and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university.
We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.
The Opportunity: The Controls Specialist II provides high technical skills for installing new controls and troubleshoots and repairs existing controls.
Responsibilities: Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC building automation systems and related equipment in order to ensure continuous operation and prevent equipment interruptions through proactive analysis of the BAS front-end and back-end software platforms.
Install, repair, replace, and recalibrate BAS controllers, terminal devices, and ancillary components to maintain continuously commissioned HVAC BAS controls.
Perform continuous updates and improvements to system front-end graphics, back-end programming, and parametric configurations, databases, and networks.
Work in conjunction with the Utility and Energy Services commissioning /retro-commissioning team to deliver BAS operational and energy efficiency improvements.
Conduct minor repairs including, but not limited to, coordinating and assisting in complex corrective and planned maintenance on: pneumatic air systems, DDC controls, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, heating hot water and steam systems, hydronic pumps and related piping and components, chilled water air handlers, fan-coil units, VAV terminal boxes, direct expansion (DX), PTAC units, exhaust fans, ventilated systems, CRAC, and CRAH units.
Serve as the first response team for indoor environmental work requests received and dispatched by the Work Control Center.
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ucf.
edu/ Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla.
Stat.
112.
219(6) Preferred Qualifications: HVAC Technician Certification EPA Clean Air Section 608.
Experience in the repair and maintenance of digital building control systems/Or HVAC/R.
Extensive experience as an HVAC Controls Technician with digital building control system knowledge in large, modern, commercial, or Government office buildings in operations and maintenance.
Experience with Research Methods and Laboratories including: BSL 2 & BSL 3, Vivarium, Clean Rooms, Precision Metrology, Wet Labs, and BSL2P.
Strong computer literacy.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and other computer programs, like Auto CAD.
Advanced understanding of HVAC controls theory and concepts, including sequence of operations review, design, implementation, operation, and testing.
Ability to remain assertive and decisive when handling delicate and problematic situations with customers and co-workers.
Proficient in the use of Building Management Systems software such as: Siemens Design, Trane, Tracer Ensemble, enteliWEB, and webCTRL.
Experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS).
General knowledge of applicable information technology and the impact of work with other systems and programs.
Knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, air compressors, fans, and pumps.
Skill in the use and safety of hand and power tools and machines.
Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
Ability to read and understand printed processes, circuits, and electrical schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic controls.
Health Assessment Required: UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
Special Instructions to the Applicants: Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license.
This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
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This is a repost position.
Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
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#LI-ONSITE Department Facilities & Business Operations - Utilities and Engineering Services Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $26.
83 to $35.
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