Trades Specialist I - Facilities & Services

The Department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is accepting applications for a Trades Specialist I.

About the Opportunity:

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 (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• 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.
• Understanding and application of basic networking principles, such as topology, the OSI 7 layer network model, TCP/IP addressing, creating, installing, and troubleshooting Category 5/e/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.
• Acts as a secondary dispatch while viewing the building automation user interface, dispatching Electronic Controls personal or other FM trades by radio or phone, informing them of malfunctioning equipment or devices. Generates work orders, contacts zone managers and customers about HVAC systems downtime. Receives phone calls from FM personal to make adjustments to set points or assist in troubleshooting any issues that were discovered.
• Analyzes Powers Process Control Language (Siemens) and logic block programming (FIT, Automated Logic), system trends, panel point reports, and maintains the Electronic Controls Shop databases.

• Functions as an integral team member providing guidance and instruction to leads, journeymen and other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and prioritizes scheduled work to insure it's completed in a timely fashion, of proper quality and of equal quantity. When requested, inspects and reviews work tasks of vendors to evaluate completeness and quality control. Ensures proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are used by self and those assigned with you while performing job duties.

• Individual has responsibility to read and review drawings and submittals on new and existing building projects for repair or construction associated with specific job duties and expertise. May be required to edit or develop as-built schematics or drawings of modified systems or completed projects.

• Set up and operation of professional sound amplification equipment for various large and small events in and around the university. Equipment includes 32, 16, 8, and 4 channel mixers, microphones, amplifiers, speakers, monitors as well as various multi-media devices as requested. Depending on location Specialist may need to incorporate existing house sound systems. Examples of events include, Winter/Spring Commencement, Freshman Convocation, building dedications, lecture panels, and special guest speakers.

• Leads a team of FM personal for special projects examples: commissioning a building's HVAC systems, Installation of new HVAC controllers, lighting systems, security systems, intercom systems and C-Board network card reader access

Pay Grade: 13

Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-3p

• Must have 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; for example, 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 considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of building trades
• Ability to perform assigned electronic and electrical tasks
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams
• Ability to have 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 an oscilloscope
• Ability 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

Physical Effort:

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

• Valid Driver's License
• Universal Refrigeration License - EPA requires this license for working on refrigerant containing equipment preferred must be obtained within first year of employment.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.