Job Description

BUILDING AUTOMATION SPECIALIST - 5041

GRADE - 113

PAY RANGE - $29.09 - $41.47/hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Manages and supervises facility management computer operations, systems analysis, building controls and related functions within City buildings; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure facility management computer applications operate in service to City buildings, assisting in maintaining building controls and optimum performance levels. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, outside contractors, technical vendors and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in both a general office environment as well as various indoor and outdoor work areas.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Develops programs to optimize and manage facility management systems (FMS), building automation, life safety and other associated control systems in order to control comfort, safety, energy and productivity within multiple types of facilities;
• Creates and modify software programs designed to optimize and operate mechanical equipment and systems associated with establishing and maintaining a quality building environment;
• Designs and implement electrical and electronic controls to ensure proper operation;
• Develops and manages program for ongoing calibration of controls and sensors;
• Manages system software and identify the cause of FMS system failures and initiate corrective processes in a timely manner;
• Manages and coordinate repairs and communicate problems with telecommunications systems and networked operations that are maintained by other City departments tasked with that responsibility;
• Creates system update procedures, data backup and program loading, as required;
• Manages comfort complaints, performs necessary system program adjustment and develop design for mechanical devices to increase comfort levels;
• Creates reports which track energy usage, equipment status, building condition and other building operation information from data produced by preventive maintenance procedures, trend logs and other reference sources;
• Develops and implement system modifications to optimize energy and operational usage with a goal of minimizing customer costs while maintaining occupant comfort to an acceptable level;
• Develops operating logs, records and necessary manuals and other reference sources;
• Recommends and implements additional opportunities to save energy or operational dollars through application of division capabilities;
• Evaluates and recommend new hardware and software solutions
• Manages and implements on-site maintenance and troubleshooting for FMS hardware, software and network connections;
• Provides technical advice and assistance to other department staff as may be appropriate;
• Monitors and reacts to any BAS within the city limits;
• Monitors incoming work orders for completeness;
• Manages small projects as needed;
• Conducts snow removal as needed;
• Conducts onsite troubleshooting and rewiring of equipment as needed;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attend meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the operation and maintenance of building systems and controls;
• Comprehensive knowledge of facility management software programs, systems and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of HVAC systems, including testing, installation, repair and maintenance or demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge through training programs;
• Thorough knowledge of current FMS program diagnostics;
• Substantial knowledge of operating systems and networks;
• Knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;
• Thorough knowledge in operating a personal computer using customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to diagnose and correct FMS system and network operation problems;
• Ability to perform program and system maintenance updates;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in HVAC, Engineering studies or related field; and
• Three to five years of experience with facility management systems and the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems associated with the building environment; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to provide on-site maintenance and troubleshooting for FMS hardware, software and network connections;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform complex testing and repair work;
• Sufficient mobility and flexibility which allows employees to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, push, pull, climb reach and grasp repetitively;
• Sufficient strength and endurance with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to lift and carry, through a full range of motion, up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently and 20 pounds continuously;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access to various work conditions within buildings.