Building Control Systems Technician

Summary 

Under the direction of the supervisor, respond to all Building Automation System (BAS) and Fire System (FS) alarms as they occur. Take appropriate action to ensure human and animal safety, while minimizing potential damage to mechanical equipment. 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Prioritize and take appropriate actions on all Fire and BAS alarms.  Examples of critical system alarms are alarms associated with; Bio Safety Level-3 exhaust and room pressures, IT data center cooling systems, lab exhaust, and animal housing environment 

• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions. 

• Perform maintenance and precise calibration of pneumatic and direct digital control devices on multiple complex building control systems.  Included but not limited to; Digital System Controllers, Application Specific Controllers, Programmable Logic Controls 

• Make minor software and/or hardware adjustments to the BAS as required to keep system functioning efficiently and within design parameters.  Modify control system schematics and ladder logic diagrams as needed. 

• Perform routine BAS offline, override, and alarm status reports, as directed by the supervisor. Modify BAS trend log feature as required to pinpoint system deficiencies. 

• Conduct an on-going self-study to maintain a high technical proficiency as related to the maintenance and troubleshooting of MCW’s critical building systems. 

• Recommend HVAC and BAS design improvements. 

• Ensure energy saving initiatives are engaged, especially during off-hour shifts. 

• Back-up the Maintenance Mechanics and perform preventative maintenance or repairs on multiple building systems. Back-up the Maintenance Mechanics to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the building HVAC mechanical systems. 

• Maintain good working condition of equipment and tools. 

Schedule:

Multiple openings on 2nd or 3rd Shift

• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities 

• Knowledge of safety practices, emergency procedures, operations and maintenance, risk management, planning and evaluation.  

• Task management, coordination, and problem solving

Qualifications 

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.  

Minimum Required Education:    Associate’s degree 

Minimum Required Experience:    5 year’s 

Physical Requirements 

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. 

Work Environment 

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. 

Sensory Acuity 

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. 

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.