Posting Detail Information Working TitleBuilding Automation System Technician Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523 Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Type of PositionFull-time Classification TitleElectronics Spec II Posting Number202400186P Position TypeState Classified Open Date Close Date01/31/2025 Salary$5,115 - $6,138 Monthly Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-sc.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! State Classified HourlyNo Overtime Eligible Description of Work Unit Building Automation Services works to provide quality services in order to maintain the campus building control systems for the benefit of the university community, by providing a safe comfortable environment conducive to the educational and research requirements of Colorado State University. Building Automation Services provides quality trade maintenance services, which includes mechanical (heating, ventilation and air conditioning ( HVAC ), refrigeration, etc.), electrical systems, and small construction project management in relation to BAS HVAC systems. These services are to create and maintain a functional environment that meets or exceeds the University’s needs for instruction, research and outreach. Building Automation Services provides services to monitor, operate, maintain, improve and expand the campus wide BAS networked controls, graphics and alarm management systems. Major building components effected are heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration. Buildings included are used for instruction and research and contain technologically advanced and bio-safety level III containment and drug manufacturing facilities all of which are utilized in research on the campus. Position Summary This position exists to develop, operate, and modify automated control sequences and hardware associated with mechanical system components. This position regularly makes complex operational decisions at levels that require the interpretation of variables from multiple sources. The result of such decisions balances the mandated energy policy and code compliance with a building environment conducive to safe and productive occupancy. Secondary duties are to provide technical advice, trend study analysis, and programming assistance to energy services contractors, as well as in house staff. Design and apply alternate controls sequences specifically for the purpose of energy savings. Provide integration assistance with third party equipment and software manufactures as a means of data collection and control associated with energy savings opportunities Minimum Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials: Experience Only: Two (2) years of technical experience installing and operating HVAC and/or lighting control systems. OR Education and Experience A combination of related education and/or relevant technical experience installing and operating HVAC and/or lighting control systems and related work assigned equal to two (2) years. Substitutions Preferred Qualifications The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position: + Directly related state service experience + Extensive knowledge of HVAC air handling, exhaust, and hydronic system operations. + Electrical skills and knowledge of code compliance. + Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret control and electrical schematics drawings. + Ability to respond to Building BAS Controls Service Calls and work orders that require immediate attention. + Experience with building controls software programming/in house Commissioning Controls Assistant. + Demonstrated ability to install and program Alerton, Johnson Controls and Siemens control systems. + Strong attention to detail. + Demonstrated customer services skills (internal and external). + Capacity to learn and uphold policies/regulations (State, University, Facilities Management). + Ability to be resourceful and provide solutions. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio, Excel, and Word. Essential Job Duties Job Duty CategoryBuilding BAS Controls Service Calls. Duty/Responsibility Respond to work orders that require immediate attention to buildings on multiple campuses: Main Campus, South Campus, East Campus, and the ARDEC Campus. These DIN (Do It Now) calls demand that the tech has knowledge in multiple disciplines including HVAC , Electrical, TAB , Telecom, HVAC system knowledge, and device/controller knowledge. Assist various trades in their tasks and duties related to buildings on all of the campuses: Main Campus, South Campus, East Campus, West Campus, and the ARDEC Campus. Controls Technicians will continually be used as a resource to other trades in wide range of ways; such as overriding and manipulating equipment for motor/pump technicians, or overriding and manipulating steam equipment for plumbers, or assisting HVAC technicians with anything from device and controller issues to system manipulations using multiple controls vendors’ equipment on the different campuses. Technicians will assist in monitoring and responding to Iconics Alarm Management alarms. Be able to navigate all three of the “front end” applications (Envision, Extend Architecture, and Insight) for the three controls vendors: Alerton, Johnson Controls, and Siemens, on all of the campuses of Colorado State University. Must be able to identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose any alarms or issues that other controls technicians, or technicians of other trades, may need assistance in dealing with through the front end programming applications. Percentage Of Time45% Job Duty CategoryBuilding BAS Controls Systems Retrofit Projects and Controls Upgrades. Duty/Responsibility There is a constant need on all of the campuses to keep the controls programming and hardware devices at the most advanced level. The campuses of Colorado State University have a unique quality in that they house programs and devices that range from forty years old to the most recent releases. Controls technicians will be able to seamlessly transition from older devices to new devices. In order to do so, the technician will be able to update old drawings, or create new, accurate control drawings, which will include at the very least of flow layouts, points schedules, sequence of operations, and wiring diagrams for each controller that is to be retrofitted. Also, with the updated controllers, the programs will need to be updated to match their controllers, i.e. DX programming will be updated into FEC programming for Johnson Controls’ devices, and the technician will need to have a comfortability with accomplishing the task. Controls technicians will also need to have an understanding of changing out the old devices with the new devices, and the steps involved in correctly doing so. They will need to know how the devices work, and how to move hardwire points from controller to controller. Upon installation of the hardware, the technician will need to then know how to get the controllers onto the BAS Network, and the steps involved with getting the device to communicate across the telecommunication networks. Controls technicians will be proficient in commissioning the new devices, to insure that they are functioning properly with their new programming and that all parts of the controlled system are operating as desired by the new controller. The technician will need to then be able to troubleshoot, and address any issues that could arise after the upgrade. Percentage Of Time10% Job Duty CategoryBuilding Controls Software Programming / In-house Commissioning Controls Assistant Duty/Responsibility Create, Modify, and simulate control programs such as Alerton BACnet devices on campus using VisualLogic and other controls programming tools. Download and test functionality of modifications to insure operation. Map all associated points to operator workstation in Compass. Control technician will assist in-house mechanical engineers with retro-commissioning HVAC system projects on campus to ensure that they are functioning properly. This consists of reviewing current control programs in controllers and change the program to meet the mechanical engineer’s desired intent, writing up detailed sequences of how the system operates, diagnose any troublesome problems they may have during the process and address any issues that could arise or coordinate the appropriate trades to resolve the issue. Percentage Of Time10% Job Duty CategoryBAS Alarming, Trending, and Graphical Interface. Duty/Responsibility Utilize software that is essential to build and adjust alarming and trending for Alerton, JCI , and Siemens systems installed in buildings on campuses. Able to build and adjust trends used to monitor both long term and short-term issues for every point on every system in every building. Able to make minor modifications and manipulate graphics that reflect all of the buildings and their systems, which is an essential tool for all of the controls technicians, and HVAC technicians, as well as many other personnel throughout Facilities Management and their contracting peers. Use of Iconics alarming and graphical interface. Percentage Of Time25% Job Duty CategoryOther duties/Training Duty/Responsibility Attend scheduled training, read and understand policy and procedures, time recording of work, and attend workshops, and shop meetings, and other duties as assigned Percentage Of Time10% Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION + Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in theWork Experiencesection on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information. + Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in theWork Experiencesection of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent. + TheWork Experienceis the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements. + Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS + If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position. + An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in theWork Experiencesection of the Application. + An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in theWork Experiencesection of the Application. + Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete. RESUMES + When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening. + Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials. + Please see theRequired Documentssection of the posting. NOTES + Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. + The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) whichrequirecandidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense. + Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account athttps://jobs.colostate.edu + All status updates for this position will be sent via email fromhuman.resources@colostate.edu,hr_ta@colostate.edu, OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications. FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO : + Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Colorado State University The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Colorado State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, athr_ta@colostate.eduor call (970) 491- MyHR(6947). Department Contact Information Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, athr_ta@colostate.eduor call (970) 491- MyHR(6947). Please check the Help link online athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/help/for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office atHR_Service_Center@colostate.eduor (970) 491- MyHR(6947). Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Valid Driver’s License, Shift Work - Positions may be required to work a rotational schedule to extend operational hours, including nights and weekend., On-call Status - Position must be available for on-call assignments on a rotational basis. EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. Employment and Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire? + Yes + No + * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-placement physical exam (WorkSTEPS) as a condition of hire? + Yes + No + * This position requires applicants to possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license. Do you possess a current and valid driver's license? + Yes + No + * Are you willing and able to report to work during inclement weather, without delay or interruption, to provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the campus community? + Yes + No + * Are you willing and able to maintain availability for on-call status and shift work as needed? + Yes + No + * Please describe your experience with a BAS OPC Server in a Windows Environment. Describe your roles and responsibilities. (Open Ended Question) + * Please describe your experience with building automation control systems (BAS). Be sure to include 1) the vendors you have experience with, 2) specific duties performed in (front-end programming, installation, maintenance, etc.), 3) and your level of expertise related to the systems and duties performed. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents + Unofficial Transcripts