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Controls &Refrigeration Systems Specialist U of M

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Controls &Refrigeration Systems Specialist U of M

Job no: 502883
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Building Maintenance
Union: AFSCME
Categories: Facilities/Grounds/Skilled Trades

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Primary responsibility for the operation and maintenance of HVAC-R automation systems and other controls systems as required. Work with the Building Automation System (BAS) and perform calibration, diagnosis, repair and replacement of Direct Digital Control (DDC) controls and pneumatic, electro-mechanical and electronic components. Assist plumbers, pump mechanics, electricians, HVAC mechanics, refrigeration technicians and other trades in the diagnosis, repair and replacement of their system component as needed.

Essential Functions

  • BAS Operation: Work with the Metasys Extended Architecture BAS programs and the legacy Metasys PMI functions to analyze and diagnose issues with equipment on the BAS. Use these functions to respond to customer requests, construction and maintenance needs, equipment failures, power limitations, planned and unplanned events including emergencies.
  • Works directly with customers to troubleshoot and resolve HVAC and other controls issues. Inform customers on how the BAS works, what local control they have over their space, and what limitations there are to their local control.
  • Monitors spaces and equipment connected to the Building Automation System for trouble, failures, alarms, etc. Initiate responses to resolve these issues.
  • Under supervision, adjust set-points and parameters for BAS-connected equipment to improve performance and to respond to changing conditions and customer needs.
  • Under supervision, program and adjust schedules on equipment and alarms in the BAS. Put overrides on BAS points as needed to overcome functional issues including diagnosing equipment and sensors, understanding the limitations in the software, following the sequence of operations, and ensuring the proper functions of equipment.
  • Maintain, calibrate, diagnose, repair and replace pneumatic valve and damper actuators, thermostats, pneumatic-electric (PE) devices, pilot positioners, electro-pneumatic (EP) devices, solenoid air valves, flow restrictors, pressure gauges, piping and tubing, and other pneumatic system components from the pneumatic system air supply onwards.
  • Maintain, calibrate, diagnose, repair and replace electric valve and damper actuators, thermostats, temperature sensors, pressure and humidity transducers, flow meters, position prove switches, freeze-stats, fuses, power supplies, and other associated electro-mechanical devices.
  • Maintain, calibrate, diagnose, re-program and replace BAS field controllers including DX-9100 controllers, FEC, FAC, and IOM controls, and Application Specific Controllers such as AHU, UNT, VAV, and VMA controllers.
  • Monitor supervisory controllers, including NCMs, NCEs, and NAEs for low battery and other alarms. Replace batteries and reboot controllers.
  • Troubleshoot issues in existing BAS programming and, under supervision, modify or repair using GX-9100, HVACPRO, CCT, and LCT programming.
  • Under supervision, add new hardware points to the BAS for new equipment in small renovations and for better operation of existing equipment.
  • Provide functional supervision to other trades such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics and refrigeration technicians in support of control system installation, operation and maintenance.
  • Support and assist electricians (who have primary responsibility) in diagnosis, repair and replacement of line voltage electrical components of the HVAC system, including variable speed drives.
  • Support and assist HVAC mechanics (who have primary responsibility) in diagnosis, repair and replacement of belts, dampers and other mechanical components of HVAC systems and air compressor systems.
  • Support and assist refrigeration and chiller mechanics (who have primary responsibility) in diagnosis, clearing package control faults, restarting, repair and maintenance of chillers and refrigeration equipment including pneumatic air dryers.
  • Support and assist plumbers and pump mechanics (who have primary responsibility) in diagnosis, repair and replacement of valves and other components of steam, hot water and chilled water systems.
  • Support Physical Plant and outside contractor maintenance and repair work by starting, stopping, and ramping equipment for planned service interruptions, (including filer replacement, lubrication, bearing replacement, motor and pump repair, etc.), and emergency service interruptions.
  • Maintain and repair chemical fume hoods. Test and calibrate fume hood face velocity on chemical fume hoods on a regular basis.
  • Assist with programming troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of other automatic equipment that is not integrated into the BAS, including RO and pure water systems, domestic water booster systems, stand-alone ventilation equipment, lighting control systems, etc.
  • Operate motor vehicle to work sites
  • Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the work place and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

At least one of the following:

  • HVAC Training Certificate from an accredited school and three years experience with HVAC/R systems using related DDC controls, preferably in industrial, commercial or institutional operations; OR
  • Johnson Controls Metasys or equivalent BAS training certificate and three years experience with HVAC/R systems using related DDC controls, preferably in industrial, commercial or institutional operations; OR
  • A valid Refrigeration Technician license and three years experience with HVAC/R systems using related DDC controls preferably in industrial, commercial or institutional operations; OR
  • A Journeyman Plumber or Electrical license and three years experience including substantial experience with HVAC/R systems preferably in industrial, commercial or institutional operations; OR
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in an HVAC or DDC related technical discipline and three years experience with HVAC/R systems using related DDC controls, preferably in industrial, commercial or institutional operations

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession and maintenance of a current and valid Class D Driver’s license.
  • Metasys Facility Operator’s Certificate within six months of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic diagrams.
  • Knowledge and experience with safety practices, preventive maintenance, and standard testing equipment.
  • Knowledge and experience with cooling equipment including chillers and Direct Expansion (DX) systems.
  • Knowledge of building control systems related to HVAC as used on campus, including air-handling systems, hydronic systems, all manner of cooling systems and including pneumatic, electronic, and software controlled systems.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair HVAC equipment and control systems.
  • Ability to function independently under routine and/or emergency conditions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral).
  • Experience with computer application programs such as Work and Excel.
  • Ability to cooperate with other skilled craftspeople in a team environment.

Additional Details

  • Must wear university clothing when supplied.
  • This is a maintenance function, which includes overtime and returning to work between shifts when directed or called. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to provide current, updated phone number(s) to the Controls Supervisors and the Solutions Center.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

Salary Information

Grade 16, Special Recruitment Rate: Step 6

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit 3 professional reference.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Sep 12 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

Organization

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

 

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Telephone
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Location
181 PRESIDENTS DR
Whitmore Administration Building
Amherst
Massachusetts
01003
US

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