Building Automation Technician IV

overview

schedule: schedule: monday-friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; saturday/sunday off

posting date: 01/12/2026

open until filled: yes

position number: 1129312

position title: building automation technician iv

hiring range: minimum $41.99/hr; maximum $41.99/hr

union type: seiu

seiu level: u

flsa status: non-exempt

employment category: regular full time

scheduled months per year: 12

scheduled hours per week: 40

location of position: hanover, nh

remote work eligibility? onsite only

is this a term position? no

if yes, length of term in months: n/a

is this a grant funded position? no

position purpose: the building automation technician iv displays expert skills and knowledge in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electronic systems. Performs regular testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building controls systems and demonstrates advanced skills in specialty systems such as aircuity, laboratory, and greenhouse controls. The building automation technician iv is an advanced level position for this trade and works independently or under general supervision.

The building automation technician iv demonstrates an expert level of skill and proficiency in the execution of duties related to building automation at dartmouth college.

• works on primary control systems, johnson controls, honeywell and niagara.
• maintains integration contact with specialty controls such as laboratory controls, greenhouse controls, aircuity, energy management system, etc.
• performs regular testing and maintenance of mechanical systems including assessment and troubleshooting.
• verifies equipment is receiving the appropriate control signals.
• plans working details and follow schematics, control sequences and wiring diagrams on all equipment and systems.
• determines work methods to accomplish assignments such as repairs and/or replacements.
• performs according to manufacturer’s specifications, fom guidelines, trade practices, shop drawings, schematics and control sequences.
• performs diagnostic tests on digital systems for campus central environmental control (cec) system and replace electronic parts as necessary.
• maintains systems, components and equipment as determined from work orders, calls from dispatch, or other specific assignments.
• maintains systems, components and equipment as determined from seasonal work orders working with other shops.
• inspects control and safety systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications.
• adjusts system controls to maintain proper conditions on campus.
• maintains record of system installations, repairs, calibrations and tests.
• performs in-house upgrades such as controllers, actuators, thermostats, sensors, etc.
• restarts systems after major system failures on campus and building levels.
• demonstrates knowledge of phoenix, aircuity and other control systems.
• works with it services and campus services troubleshooters (csts) to maintain wiring infrastructure.
• works closely with the fom building automation system engineer to implement new sequences and repairs.
• participates in building commissioning and recommissioning processes.
• demonstrates solid understanding of hvac equipment and systems operation.
• demonstrates solid understanding of hvac components such as fans, pumps, humidifiers, heat exchangers, heat recovery, terminal units, refrigeration, etc.
• troubleshoots and repairs hot/cold calls.
• repairs/replaces valves/actuators/controllers.
• troubleshoots and assists with repairs of heating/cooling components (i.e. Pump).
• demonstrates solid understanding of steam systems.
• demonstrates solid understanding of energy conserving systems, working with the fom building automation systems engineer.
• assists vendors with installs, modifications and repairs.
• continues further training classes with proprietary vendors.

education and experience: high school or equivalency

skills, knowledge and abilities:

• minimum of eight years of relevant experience with johnson, honeywell and niagara control systems.
• must have a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy.
• strong understanding of johnson, honeywell and niagara control…