BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

To operate, coordinate, troubleshoot and correct problems that relate to building utilities management systems and supporting equipment, and maintain the operating integrity of computerized building utilities management systems. 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and troubleshoot complex computer programs in the language(s) of the installation.
Verify correct implementation of sequences of operation in control program language.
Maintain close working relationship with University building representatives to assist in troubleshooting, establish schedules and respond to questions and complaints.
Train new employees.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Set up and maintain written and computer based documentation management.
Formalize, update and maintain the operating procedures for equipment.
Maintain and assist in the development of systems standards, including software, graphics creation, alarms and others.
Convert electronic CAD drawings to formats compatible with building utilities management systems.
Translate alarm specifications (developed by engineers and occupants) into usable alarm definition formats.
Review new points and control programs to insure they meet defined standards.
Perform system diagnostics and software repair and/or initiate corrective action for all alarms and malfunctions.
Coordinate building summer/winter switches, and scheduling for customer requirements.
Maintain software integrity of all assigned DDC panels.
Archive and trend points of equipment values and run times, to produce reports and graphs to evaluate proper equipment operation and energy usage.
May coordinate the work of Utility Systems Technician I's, and/or II's, or other assigned assistants.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received from a designated official.
May receive direction from the Utility Systems Technician - Health Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school, supplemented by two years of technical course work or training in electronics, computer operations or instrumentation systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of automated heating, ventilation and air conditioning control systems is necessary.
Considerable experience in maintaining logs and records for building utilities management systems is necessary.
Considerable computerized building utilities management systems operations experience is necessary.
Considerable experience in dealing with large, complex computer control systems is necessary.
Considerable experience with computer control languages is necessary.