Electronics Technician III

The University of Maryland is seeking an Electronics Technician III in Facilities Management.

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Performance Group Operations Manager, the Electronics Technician III is assigned on a daily basis to maintain and repair utility meters, HVAC, lighting, electrical, building automation, and devices that acquire data from these systems. The Electronics Technician III will review and ensure operational readiness of new and existing electro-mechanical systems and complete checkout of these systems as needed. The Electronics Technician III will also develop skills to use computers and mobile devices to program, operate, test, and calibrate the electrical and HVAC metering devices used by the Facilities Performance Group to measure campus energy usage and system performance.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Six years in related work.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree or vocational school or technical education that relates to this position is highly desired.

• Certification or license in HVAC, Electrical, or Building Automation Systems.

• Training in one or more of the following areas: utility metering, electronics, steam boilers, HVAC, electrical or building automation.

• Ability to integrate devices (meters preferred) with Building Automation Systems residing on a large campus Ethernet LAN and communicating using Modbus RTU and/or BACNet MSTP protocols.

• Ability to install rigid or EMT conduit.

• Previous experience with installing equipment and meters.

• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

• Knowledge of HVAC pneumatic controls.

• Knowledge of safe work practices for one or more of the following utilities: electrical, steam, natural gas, water, and heating and cooling water.

• Training in electrical/electronics, installation methods, schematics, and wiring (preferably metering); be a qualified person with technical education to work with systems at voltages greater than 50 (Safety); have training and a detailed understanding of at least one of the utilities that is metered (electric, steam, thermal energy, water).

• Ability to use hand tools, electrical testing equipment, and calibration equipment such as VOM meters, AMP probes, oscilloscopes, and Field Programming Interfaces.

• Ability to document meter setup parameters, maintain work history, and calibration database for meters in AssetWorks AIM (automated work management system).

• Ability to monitor and check out HVAC systems, lighting, building, and lighting controls.

• Ability to follow sequences for electro-mechanical systems to confirm proper operation as intended.

• Skill in the use of computers for Building Automation System (BAS), Microsoft Word, Box, Excel, and email, and to set up or program meters and/or demonstrate programming of similar devices.

Licenses/ Certifications:

The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license, as duties require travel to and from meetings and project sites, both on and off campus. If driving a state vehicle, the incumbent must possess a valid Maryland Class C driver's license (or equivalent) with fewer than six (6) points.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the basic electronics principles and the materials, elements, and products applicable to the area of specialization. Thorough knowledge and skill in the application of principles of applied arithmetic, geometry, and trigonometry and the system of measure applicable to the specialization; in reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; in fabricating and assembling electromechanical and structural components and equipment from drawings and specifications; in setting up and calibrating instruments and preparing equipment for testing; in operating equipment applicable to the job according to standard safety practices. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to prepare reports and detailed procedures; to use personal computers; to lead and train others in technical electronics support work; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments; confined spaces; and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.