Control Specialist - California Polytechnic State University : Job Details

Apply now Job no: 541286Work type: StaffLocation: San Luis ObispoCategories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Under limited supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager for Mechanical Trades, the Facilities Automation Control Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance and adjustment, and repair of electric, electronic, pneumatic, and digitally controlled building automation systems which manage the most complex HVAC and refrigeration systems. This position monitors, troubleshoots, designs, modifies, calibrates, and programs system features and responds to technical and mechanical problems, either remotely or on-site. The individual must be thoroughly conversant in the software operation of the applicable building automation system and have the journey-level skills and experience to allow for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of complex HVAC systems and their components.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of electric, electronic, pneumatic and digitally controlled building automation systems including a thorough knowledge of assigned building automation systems.
• Ability to use the building automation system's programming features to design, modify, and implement programs to achieve facilities management's goals, as well as to perform remote and hands-on troubleshooting, intervention and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of the theory and operation of major types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and of the materials, equipment, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of such equipment including ability to install, operate, and repair same.
• Working knowledge of electrical voltage, plumbing refrigeration, electrical and plumbing codes, thermodynamics and automated energy/environmental management systems.
• Ability to perform skilled electrical and plumbing work as applicable as well as diagnose and repair the full range of refrigeration equipment, including centrifugal and absorber equipment and/or screw, scroll, and reciprocating refrigeration equipment.

Education and Experience

• Four years of progressively responsible skilled journey-level experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining large, complex and sophisticated heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning and water treatment systems. Experience installing, inspecting, servicing, repairing, replacing, and calibrating building automation and comfort systems, as well as using programming features of building automation systems.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $82,068 - $ 104,088 Per Year

Classification Range: $80,460 - $117,216 per year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Advertised: February 05, 2025 (3:00 PM) Pacific Standard TimeApplications close: Open Until Filled