SY 25-26 HVAC/R Energy Management Systems Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting the full range of heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment by means of an energy management system as well as hands-on work; write, modify, code, analyze, enhance and debug EMS computer control software programming and train others in the use of controls software programming; set up, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate electronic components for EMS computer control; troubleshoot, maintain, modify and repair heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and equipment including DX (direct expansion) and hydronic systems, fans and fan motors, pumps and pump motors, electric and pneumatic controls, and associated safety, overcurrent and other equipment protection devices; respond to trouble calls.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

SALARY SCHEDULE: 107

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Level:

Required:

• • Associate's degree in engineering discipline or related field required and five years of actual field experience with building controls systems performing modifications, adaptations, construction and design work of an intricate nature, OR
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution, certification in a specified discipline, and 10 years of actual field experience with building controls systems performing modifications, adaptations, construction and design work of an intricate nature.

Preferred:

• • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or related field and five years of relevant experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and other Requirements

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• Valid Class B, CDL driver's license

• Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• • Ability to read blueprints, control drawings and logic controls and BMS program language.
• Additional technical training in the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, DDC controls and related fields is required.
• Must have a minimum of five years of field experience in the maintenance, servicing, installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of all HVAC/R equipment and controls and thoroughly understand the interaction of such equipment with all related HVAC systems.
• Familiar with ALC, Siemen's and Alerton systems.
• Must be able to build, design, and write programs for complex HVAC systems, and be able to create a working sequence of operation for these systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Operate and program building automation systems; utilize the campus building information systems to diagnose and troubleshoot buildings' operational inefficiencies and make recommendations for corrective work.
• Calibrate, replace, and repair field HVAC related controllers, temperature/humidity sensors, VFD's and valves utilizing appropriate hand tool and power tools.
• Utilize computer software to operate plant automation systems; and answer trouble calls.
• Implement and facilitate the District Energy Management System (EMS) Migration Plan.
• Support building automation and control system (Honeywell EMS,
• ALC or equivalent system)
• Manage run condition and operating condition overrides to ensure efficient system operation and make recommendations for corrective action; assess weekly diagnostic reports including air handler run hours, overrides, rogue zones, etc. and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Oversee EMS air handler and primary equipment run times based on occupancy schedules; diagnose and correct controller communication problems.
• Assist HVAC Mechanics in optimizing fan and damper tracking parameters; assess and clear trouble alarms.
• Troubleshoot and replace faulty HVAC controls hardware.
• Operate building automation systems and air conditioning controls using various operator workstations, computers, digital interface units, and standard HVAC tools.
• Inspect, monitor, evaluate, and adjust mechanical systems performance for proper and efficient operation including pumps, fans, valves, dampers, terminal units, heat transfer equipment, fluid flow conditions, and air and water system balance; provide diagnostic assistance concerning campus mechanical systems in buildings, central plants, and in general campus distribution to other maintenance shops and campus department.
• Respond to emergency and routine service calls to provide restoration of mechanical systems operation and control with a minimum of downtime.
• Promote, build, and maintain good relations with the district community and peers.
• Keep supervisor informed of District's needs, systems status, and actual or potential occupant problems; provide technical guidance and support including set-up, check-out, operation, and troubleshooting complex building automation and control systems for existing and new installations.
• Verify functional performance of installed systems; provide technical instruction, support and training to other technicians and personnel on basic theory, proper system operations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting techniques, typical system failures, and corrections.
• Inspect, calibrate, repair, and install a wide range of control, sensing and actuating devices; provide recommendations on equipment/systems operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability; perform related duties as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time and it does not in any way represent a contract of employment. Incumbents will be considered "at will" and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience. This position is considered to be "essential personnel, critical staff" when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules.

• Position requires on-call work outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• This position is considered to be "essential personnel, critical staff" when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules

Work Environment

Employees in this classification typically work outdoors and may experience extreme weather conditions, prolonged periods of standing, bending, stooping, or stretching. Duties may require the lifting or pulling of heavy equipment or supplies. Essential functions include reading, listening, writing, and speaking, with some positions requiring exceptional physical and sensory demands.

Exceptional Physical or Sensory Demands

• Heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds
• Frequent climbing up to 20 feet, and/or working on building roofs.
• Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.
• Usage of hand-tools, electric, and/or gas-powered equipment