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Posted: 24-Jan-23
Location: Pasadena, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3825993
Caltech
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Controls supervisor, the Building Automation Technician will assist in performing maintenance, calibration, and installation on all plant and facilities EMS/BMS and related controls required to insure proper operation of steam, water, gas, air, vacuum, cooling and heating systems, and other related building systems and equipment.
Essential Job Duties
- Utilize Caltech's Integrated Workplace Management System software (AiM) to complete planned and corrective maintenance work orders.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration on machinery, equipment controls, and end devices. Troubleshoot programming loops and adjust as necessary.
- Inspect, maintain, install, program and calibrate all building EMS/BMS controls such as thermistor and thermocouples, install and program controllers and end devices.
- Work closely with the Facilities Operations HVAC shop and Building System Operators to maximize system troubleshooting efficiency.
- Respond to trouble calls, emergency conditions and analyze routine work requests for timely execution and completion.
- Assure compliance with applicable building codes and Caltech Design Guidelines.
- Manage Caltech resources for optimum productivity.
- Adhere to campus fire and life safety procedures, including confined space, lock-out & tag-out, use of PPE, and so forth.
- Maintain technical proficiency with new equipment technologies, regulatory requirements, and engineering advances in improved operational performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, licensing and inspections.
- AS Degree in an appropriate construction or maintenance related technical or engineering field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent on-the-job training and experience.
- Ability to accurately and skillfully operate the various standard tools and equipment of the trade, e.g., test lamps, ammeters, voltmeters, torches, etc.
- The ability to write and program, a sequence of operation using both graphical and line logic programming methods.
- Ability to modify and/or adapt designs, procedures, or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications.
- Communicate professionally with the members of the Caltech community in all situations. Must maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work various shifts as well as overtime and weekends.
- Must have a valid driver's license at the time of employment and be able to maintain it throughout the course of employment.
- Strong English oral and written communication skills are required. Use correct punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure. Follow written instructions.
Physical Requirements
- Must be in good health with the physical strength and agility to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis, bend in all directions, climb stairs and ladders, squeeze with arms and hands, operate machinery using hands, and work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- Ability to distinguish among colors and work in confined spaces.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of HVAC Systems preferred.
- Niagara 4 or Distech GFX certification preferred.
- Knowledge in Lonworks, Bacnet, and Modbus protocols.
Required Documents
- Resume
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future.
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