HVAC Controls Technician

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

General Summary

The Facility Management Specialist is responsible to oversee and maintain operations of the Facility Management System (FMS) through direct digital controls, leveraging the available technology to improve operating efficiency and occupant comfort. Maintain systems that have specific operating parameters for patient care in areas that are critical, e.g. Surgical, Pharmacy Compounding, Sterile Storage Rooms, Procedural spaces. HVAC Control is a majority of the position.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

Education:

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Facilities Management, HVAC, Engineering Technology or similar field required. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.

Experience:

Two or more years of Facility Management Systems experience that includes HVAC, Controls, and Energy Management related experience in a large commercial setting. Advanced training on FMS’s including troubleshooting/repair and field programming/commissioning.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Extensive experience in the management and operations of HVAC systems with emphasis on FMS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of energy optimization strategies and techniques.
• Computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers throughout the health care organization.
• Proven customer satisfaction and team building skills.
• Ability to learn and use the facility management system and to leverage the technology for facility optimization.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, knowledge of advanced computer principals and systems.
• Analytical ability necessary to determine cause of and find solutions to mechanical/electrical/electronic and other related operational systems.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Consults on future construction/renovation projects to ensure energy efficient equipment and strategies are specified relating to the FMS. Establish standards and ensure they are adhered to on all projects.
• Designs, programs, and commissions small construction projects in-house where possible with goal of reducing capital expenditures.
• Analyzes and repair complex FMS hardware and software malfunctions, including writing programs in required languages to support various FMS controllers.
• Provides “continuous commissioning” of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems so they perform as designed to optimize operating/energy efficiency.
• Performs preventative maintenance on system controllers and server including periodic software backups. Utilize and manage outside resources where it is cost effective for the expansion, upgrades, or maintenance on the FMS system.
• Cross trains, mentors, and provides consultative technical support to on-site engineering personnel to augment their skills primarily in HVAC and FMS, with a goal of decreasing dependence on outside resources.
• Establishes multi-level relationships to satisfy customer needs and expectations for comfort and efficiency using a consultative partnering approach.
• Works with the Mechanical Systems Manager, Utility Management Specialist and other engineering department personnel to ensure successful implementation of a utility reduction plan with the goal of sustainable savings.
• Sets up software systems within the FMS to gather and track trend data and parameters relative to reducing energy consumption and providing a quality-building environment.
• Seeks out and stay abreast of current technologies that may be applied to additional utility, operational, or maintenance savings. Perform self-study necessary to gain technical expertise to stay current with emerging control system devices and technologies.
• Maintains records of repair work and preventive maintenance performed to FMS System.
  
  

Why this position -- What can it do for you!

• Located in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan with easy access to US-23, M-14, and I-94.

• Full benefits package to include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution option
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
  

Free close proximity parking!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.