Building Automation Systems Technician 2

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNALLY AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE THE POSTING PROCESS. HOWEVER, CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY AFSCME 1699 EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST.

CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

• We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
• Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title

Building Automation Systems Technician 2

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the public , University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE**NOTE:** THIS****POSITION IS BEINGPOSTEDINTERNALLY****AND TO THEPUBLICSIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO EXPEDITETHEPOSTING**PROCESS.** HOWEVER, CURRENTOHIOUNIVERSITY****AFSCME 1699 EMPLOYEES****WILL BE CONSIDERED**FIRST.**

CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

• We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
• Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

20167038S

Job Description

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on Building Automation System Controls; periodically inspects operation of equipment. Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or trade workers performing craft duties.
• Repairs air conditioning, refrigeration & heating systems, thermostats, relays, valves, controls, compressors & filters; solders piping as necessary.
• Periodically inspects & tests installed equipment for proper assembly of components, checking for any needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, handbooks, laptops (with the appropriated software), & established procedures; troubleshoots system to solve problems.
• Installs & operates refrigeration, air conditioning & heating units.
• Installs, repairs, calibrates & troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, electronic, & DDC controls; verifies proper installation & operation using diagrams & schematics; generates new documentation, suggests & makes required modifications to systems as needed.
• Performs inventory control, work scheduling & completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Repairs, maintains and installs air compressors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee mentoring*, training* and development*; inventory control*. Journey-level working knowledge of air conditioning & heating technology.
• Installation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and controls equipment;
• Ability to interpret variety of technical material in books, journals and manuals, and laptop computers (with appropriate software);
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems;
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;
• Work independently or with others;
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment;
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Training & Experience:

• 48 months skilled experience in Building Automation System controls and software, or equivalent;
• Successful completion of any pertinent tests may be required;
• Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control*

• Developed after employment

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Department

Controls & Instrumentation

Pay Rate

AFSCME|08|$24.62 – $27.72 hourly rate

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Job Open Date

08/27/2026

Posting Close Date

September 10, 2026

Job Category

Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months

Planning Unit

Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

PN188975
Work Days: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment

Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Scott Lindstrom, [email protected]

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Information

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily

Career Track & Level

Pay Grade

AFSCME|08|

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