SUPPORT STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

SUPPORT STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Job Family: Reports To: Pay Program: Prepared/Revised Date:

Technician, Building Automation/Controls Systems Operations and Maintenance HVAC Lead Classified January 2011

FLSA Status: Pay Range: Work Year:

Non-Exempt 23 248 days

SUMMARY: Working independently under the guidance and direction of the HVAC Lead, position is responsible for programming, monitoring, installing, testing, re-commissioning, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and programming building automation systems (BAS) including HVAC, building lighting, fire and safety devices, and other integrated systems. Other duties include updating and maintaining the graphical web interface that enables systems monitoring and diagnosis and applying knowledge of multiple communications protocols including DMS, BacNet, Lon Works, Siemens and Tridium.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and

percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this

position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel

within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building

assignments and other factors.

% of

Job Tasks Descriptions

Frequency Time

1. Program BAS databases and sequences of operation, monitor, troubleshoot and refine BAS to

D

40%

meet equipment manufacturer's recommendations in accordance with APS standards and

contract documents, onsite or via Intranet, resulting in optimized building equipment

operation, energy utilization, indoor air quality and comfort. Modify programming and

graphics as necessary. Scheduling of HVAC equipment to meet comfort demands.

2. Perform or assist HVAC technicians in troubleshooting vital comfort, energy, indoor air

D

20%

quality, safety and scheduling concerns related to HVAC systems and controls, fire and safety

devices, providing systems operations data and trend logging reports, and managing BAS

access and privileges for technicians based on their job responsibilities.

3. Perform or assist contractors with inspection, installation, repair and replacement of various

D

10%

components or systems, technical matters and other issues, requiring regular and efficient

communication with dispatch, project coordinators and engineers via voice mail, cell phone

and email.

4. Conduct quality control checks of near complete and completed projects to ensure proper

D

10%

system operation, via: 1) performing an on-site review of the programs installed following

completion of normal start-up and check-out procedures, 2) periodical visits to the jobsite,

physically or via modem or internet, after the systems have been completed to ensure occupant

satisfaction and to observe system operation during seasonal changes, 3) communication with

building occupants when problems or concerns are found and suggestions for corrective

action.

5. Act as subject matter expert and interface with project coordinators, HVAC Technicians and

D

5%

Engineers on project controls plans design meetings and site visits.

6. Inspect sites to ensure District standards are met. Review work in progress to assure quality of

M

5%

the finished product. Create work orders for needed repairs.

7. Analyze alarm reports and insure that findings are appropriately communicated to District

D

5%

personnel, contractors and engineers. Analyze, and make recommendations to optimize,

energy and operational usage with a goal of minimizing customer costs.

8. Perform a variety of contracting and estimating related tasks including identifying the scope

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4%

and requirements of anticipated projects, conducting pre-bid walkthroughs and/or conferences,

performing quality control inspections, inspecting delivered products and certifying completed

work. Provide, design and estimate time and material on both contracted and in-house work.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Ongoing

1%

TOTAL =

100%

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: ? Requires high school diploma or GED in addition to specialized courses in DDC control and building automation. Two year college degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: ? Requires minimum five years of experience in building control systems, construction, building maintenance and mechanical systems, including relevant experience troubleshooting and repairing Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. DDC sequence and graphical programming.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EQUIPMENT & OTHER: ? Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people. ? Ability to read and understand control drawings, electronic schematics, electrical diagrams and construction drawings. ? In-depth knowledge of electronic, electrical and mechanical systems and digital and pneumatic controls. ? Knowledge of programming DDC controllers with DOS-based line programming and digital management software, including Windows-based block programming of Lon Network Controllers with Workplace tech. ? Knowledge of integration of Lon Network Controllers with Niagara Java application control engine (JACE) requiring use of Java desktop environment software and graphical interface software, Workplace Pro/Work bench. ? Knowledge of BacNet, Lon and Siemens communications protocols and devices. ? Experience with basic diagnostic equipment, including multimeters. ? Knowledge of Computers and various operating systems and software. Basic network configuration capabilities.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES or REGISTRATIONS: ? Valid Colorado Class "R" driver's license. Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Employee will be required to operate District vehicles. Employee must maintain a driving record which meets the standards of the District insurance policy. ? Niagara and Workplace Tech software Certification required within 8 months after hire. ? Subject to District needs, employee may be required to receive additional training on DDC software.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: ? This job has no supervisory responsibilities. ? Assists supervisor with training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, in addition to addressing complaints and resolving problems. ? Acts as a technical resource by providing information and expertise regarding BAS.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: ? Medium exposure to self to bruises and cuts due to working with tools and equipment. ? Medium exposure to self to repetitive motion stress due to working with fingers and hands. ? Low exposure to self to chemical burns, heat burns, fractured bones, loss of limb, loss of sight, disfigurement and fatality due to electricity.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. ? The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. ? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. ? The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heat. ? Subject to District needs, employee may be required to work in asbestos contaminated areas. ? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, evaluate and compile.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

Reports to:

HVAC Lead

POSITION TITLE

POSITION TITLE Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

# of EMPLOYEES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Stand Walk Sit Use hands to finger, handle or feed Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk Hear Taste Smell

None

Amount of Time

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

X

X

X X X X

X X

Over 2/3 X

X X

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS:

Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds

None X

Amount of Time

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

X

X

X

X

Over 2/3

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Compare Analyze Communicate Copy Coordinate Instruct Compute Synthesize Evaluate Interpersonal Skills Compile

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None

Amount of Time

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

X

X X X

X

Over 2/3 X X X X X X

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Negotiate

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) Work near moving mechanical parts Work in high, precarious places Fumes or airborne particles Toxic or caustic chemicals Outdoor weather conditions Extreme cold (non-weather) Extreme heat (non-weather) Risk of electrical shock Work with explosives Risk of radiation Vibration

None X

X

X X

VISION DEMANDS: No special vision requirements. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus

NOISE LEVEL: Very quiet Quiet Moderate Loud Very Loud

X

Amount of Time

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

X X X

X X X

X

Required

X X X X X X

Exposure Level

x

Over 2/3

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