Technician, Environmental Management Controls Systems (EMCS) (GSO)
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- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Kingston, RI
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Job Details
SF01278
Job Title:Technician, Environmental Management Controls Systems (EMCS) (GSO)
Position Number:107637
FTE:1.00
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Position Type:Professional Staff
Union:PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Level:10
Pay Grade Range:$51,780 - $78,203
Status :Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department:GSO Facilities
Contact(s):Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Narragansett Bay Campus
Grant Funded:No
Extension Contingency Notes:Position is full-time calendar, limited to 12/31/2022 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary:The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 2, 2022. Second consideration may be given to applications received by April 30, 2022. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (April 30, 2022) may not be given full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Program, maintain, and repair the Narragansett Bay Campus’ Environmental Management Control Systems (EMCS) and associated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment. Perform quality assurance inspections and EMCS programming for NBC Facilities Management to ensure compliance with design specifications, contract documents, building codes, and LEED specifications. Work with design engineers on building designs to insure the constructability and operability of building EMCS and HVAC systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program, maintain and repair EMCS and HVAC systems and equipment. Modify EMCS programming.
Coordinate with staff from appropriate shops to maximize efficiency and performance in systems coordinated and managed by the building EMCS to include HVAC, lights, water heaters, fume hoods, research equipment, and other computerized building management systems. Ensure equipment meets design specifications and customer expectations.
Troubleshoot digital, electric, and pneumatic control systems to determine causes of failures and perform the required repairs as soon as possible. Request assistance from the appropriate contractors, as necessary, in order to accomplish more extensive repairs. Assist in the development of the bid specifications, and in the management of these contracts, as needed.
Evaluate and troubleshoot nonfunctional building systems managed by EMCS to determine if the problems are control or hardware issues and initiate the required repairs.
Assist HVAC personnel and other technicians on the correct operation of EMCS equipment.
Analyze the emergency management control systems and compare to the latest technology. Assist with the design and upgrades needed to keep the systems both current and operating correctly.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor and inspect construction projects at the direction of the NBC FacilitiesCoordinator.
Review contract plans and specifications.
Review EMCS programming and modifications with NBC Facilities Coordinator.Coordinate with Campus Planning and Design and with the Office of Capital Projects to ensure plans and specifications are in compliance with URI design standards.Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Computers, printers; word processing, spreadsheet and database software; electronic diagnostic equipment; hand tools; tools of the trade; office equipment (e.g., fax, phone, calculator); motor vehicle; safety equipment. May use cell phones and radios to communicate with others. Valid driver’s license.
REQUIRED:
1. Any one of the five following credentials: 1) High school diploma with a minimum of five years’ experience as an energy management controls systems technician, OR, 2) High school diploma, licensure as a refrigeration technician or licensure as an electrician, a minimum of five years’ experience on energy management control systems equipment, and completion of a recognized training program with certification in the field, OR, 3) Associate’s degree in an engineering field or a computer science field, with five years of experience in the analysis, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, ventilation, lighting, and building systems with Energy Management Controls, OR, 4) Master Electrician License, OR, 5) Master HVAC License.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of digital and electrical controls.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of pneumatic controls.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of heating and cooling systems.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of air- conditioning systems.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and construction techniques.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of computer controlled energy management systems.
8. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
9. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
11. Must have a valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED:
1. Associate’s degree.
2. Rhode Island State Refrigeration license.
3. Certification in EMCS from a recognized training institution.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of co-generation and thermal storage.
5. Demonstrated experience in a university or campus setting working on large systems with centralized control systems.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
While this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, outdoor work involves exposure to all weather/climate conditions and temperatures; exposure to high voltage current, noxious chemicals, high-pressure systems, moving parts and asbestos. May work in small, cramped areas. Work may involve lifting and carrying objects weighing as much as 75 pounds up to 50 yards as a regular part of the job. Climbing, stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time may be required.
03/21/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document – References” – the names and contact information of three professional references (pdf doc).
Organization
The University of Rhode Island
Founded in 1892, this land and sea grant university is the flagship public research institution in Rhode Island, enrolling more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students.
Thinking big
URI is home to some of today’s leading innovators, discoverers, and creative problem solvers and is known regionally and worldwide for its big ideas and pioneering research in such areas as environmental studies, neuroscience, biotechnology and life sciences, engineering, marine sciences, forensic sciences, pharmaceuticals, behavioral sciences, and public health promotion. A strong core of traditional academic disciplines provides the foundation for all specialized, professional, and applied areas of study. The University receives about $60 million annually in federal funding for research across 87 undergraduate and 70 graduate degree programs.
Motivated students, engaged faculty
Nearly 23,000 students applied for fewer than 3,300 openings in the 2017 freshman class, which boasts an average grade point average of 3.54. The 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio allows for personal attention and rewarding teaching experiences. Approximately 87 percent of faculty hold terminal degrees. In 2018 URI produced two Fulbright Scholars, five Boren Scholars, a Truman Scholar, and was named a one of the country’s top Gilman scholar-producing schools. URI’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through its student body, with 43 states and 65 nations represented and 20 percent of students identifying as persons of color, a 65 percent increase since 2008.
Four campuses, one community
URI’s main campus is located on 1,248 acres in rural Kingston, where the campus core — including a quadrangle surrounded by handsome granite buildings — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six miles from Rhode Island’s beaches, this campus is conveniently situated along the Boston to New York corridor. The University’s renowned Graduate School of Oceanography is located at the 165-acre Narragansett Bay Campus. The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies brings higher education to downtown Providence. Nearby, the 133,000-square-foot Rhode Island Nursing Education Center includes unparalleled simulation labs. The W. Alton Jones Campus — 2,300 acres of forests, lakes, and farmland in West Greenwich — provides a secluded setting for academic research, environmental education, business meetings and special events.
Investing in the future
Since 2007, the University has invested $607 million in campus capital projects, including: a $150 million engineering complex, due to open in 2019; Brookside, another new apartment-style residence hall, 2019; a Welcome Center, 2018; the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, 2017; Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 2016; and Avedisian Hall, home to the College of Pharmacy, 2012.
Expertise on demand
The University is home to several centers of expertise that tackle some of society’s most vexing challenges. The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience brings multi-disciplinary research to bear on devastating brain diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service. The Business Engagement Center is the “front door” through which industry taps into research and training opportunities and assistance with intellectual property or technology issues. The R.I. Food Center brings URI’s agricultural roots to the 21st century as a resource for farmers, consumers, retailers, and others across the food industry
- Telephone
- 401-874-1000
- Location
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80 Lower College Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
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