2026/27 Energy Management Technician

Energy Management Technician

$29.75 + approved work experience Full time 247 Days The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49.00 will be charged for fingerprinting. Equal Opportunity Employer

ENERGY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN Rev. Jan 2026 Job No.: 7A04 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To:

Energy Manager

Pay Grade: 710

Dept./Campus: Energy Management

Term: 247 Days

Primary Purpose:

To operate, maintain and improve the District's energy management systems with the purpose of optimizing energy efficiency, occupant comfort and indoor environmental quality.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure proper operation of District's energy management systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs, replacement, calibration, and adjustments to energy management systems.
• Modify existing DDC code programs
• Upgrade existing conventional controls to DDC.
• Design, install, and program new DDC controls and displays.
• Install communication conduit, wiring, and control devices as needed
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems and equipment malfunctions to perform duties, and relay any diagnosis to Plant Services HVAC technicians for repair
• Perform preventative maintenance to energy management systems components/devices.
• Train appropriate District maintenance staff to use DDC system to trouble equipment.
• Coordinate with professional consultants and contractors regarding work performed on DDC controls, HVAC and Lighting in the District
• Assist with commissioning for contracted work on new and existing mechanical equipment and DDC controls
• Assist with scheduling equipment and systems for requested facility usage.
• Perform product review and testing of any EMS System components.
• Review quotes for: parts, materials, and labor associated with installation and repairs
• Order any needed parts and/or materials to maintain an appropriate inventory
• Coordinate and assist supporting departments (ie. Plant Services, Technology, etc.) to maintain equipment and software associated with the Energy Management Program.
• Participate in energy management planning, conservation, and cost avoidance strategies.
• Perform and/or assist in regular energy audits.
• Respond to after-hours calls on HVAC and lighting as appropriate.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

General Qualification Guidelines Education/Certification/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification in Electrical Systems or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) strongly preferred.
• Three years' experience in the facility management or construction field. All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Energy Management Technician Rev. Jan 2026 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of energy management program development and implementation; and computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases; operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment and systems; programming and control sequences of new and existing HVAC/lighting equipment
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; implement policy, procedures, and data; read and interpret blueprints and schematics; conduct on-site inspections of all District facilities; and possess strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions of other information.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a group.
• Ability to work through frequent interruptions.
• Must move about within buildings to perform maintenance work.
• Routinely ascend/descend a ladder.
• Constantly positions self to be able to reach items on ground or above head.
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to high or low outside temperatures.
• Work on rooftops, mezzanines, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, above drop ceilings and in other enclosed spaces.
• Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Operate a District vehicle.
• Use mechanical/hydraulic lifts to access equipment for service.