Trades Specialist – Facilities & Services

About the Opportunity

The Department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is accepting applications for a Trades Specialist I. Under the direction of the Electronic Controls Supervisor or Operations Manager, provide guidance and instruction to perform application, installation, maintenance, and repair of Automated Building Control Systems and HVAC systems throughout West Virginia University. Work closely with multiple user groups to ensure the safety, health, security, and comfort needs are met via the use of various electronic components for fire, environmental, and mechanical systems to also include secure door access controls and special event set-up and support via public address and sound webs.

We strongly believe in work‑life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service
• 18 sick days per year
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

• Review set points, evaluate system performance, troubleshoot, and make repairs to all devices and equipment associated with the network‑based HVAC Environmental Controls consisting of multiple proprietary systems and an estimated 49,000 points, such as building‑level network/field‑level network controllers, air‑handler units, chilled and hot water systems, circulating water pumps, variable frequency drives, relay motor starters, temperature/humidity/static censer, pressure transducer, electric and pneumatic actuators, air‑compressors, and lighting control relays.
• Apply basic networking principles, such as topology, the OSI 7‑layer network model, TCP/IP addressing, creating, installing, and troubleshooting Category 5/6 network cables from building automation controllers to the network patch panel. Identify problems within the HVAC VLAN system and address network communication issues with automation equipment.
• Act as a secondary dispatch while viewing the building automation user interface, dispatching Electronic Controls personnel or other FM trades by radio or phone, informing them of malfunctioning equipment or devices. Generate work orders, contact zone managers and customers about HVAC system downtime. Receive phone calls from FM personnel to make adjustments to set points or assist in troubleshooting any issues that were discovered.
• Analyze Powers Process Control Language (Siemens) and logic block programming (FIT, Automated Logic), system trends, panel point reports, and maintain the Electronic Controls Shop databases.
• Set up and operate professional sound amplification equipment for various events. Equipment includes 32, 16, 8, and 4‑channel mixers, microphones, amplifiers, speakers, monitors, and various multimedia devices. May need to incorporate existing house sound systems. Events include Winter/Spring Commencement, Freshman Convocation, building dedications, lecture panels, and special guest speakers.
• Lead a team of FM personnel for special projects such as commissioning a building’s HVAC systems, installation of new HVAC controllers, lighting systems, security systems, intercom systems, and C‑Board network card reader access.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have one of the following:
• 2 years of experience in electronic repair, service, maintenance, and installation of all equipment associated within building environments; e.g., fire/life safety, security, communication, lighting, and HVAC.
• Completion of an associate degree as an HVAC technician.
• Completion of a 2‑year accredited vocational HVAC program.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Knowledge of building trades.
• Ability to perform assigned electronic and electrical tasks.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Excellent eye‑to‑hand coordination.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical and building codes.
• Knowledge of technical terms related to electricity and electronics.
• Ability to operate a computer, multi‑meter, and oscilloscope.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, parts, and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain average or above work standards.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Lifting (75 pounds), bending, stooping, climbing.
• Carrying odd‑shaped/balanced equipment.

Pay Grade: 13

Hours:

Mon‑Fri 7a‑3p