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HVAC Technician - Energy Management System (EMS)
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Position Number: 4184118
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Facilities Management

HVAC Technician - Energy Management System (EMS)

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

A leading university starts with leading facilities. Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a HVAC Technician within our growing maintenance and facilities department. This position reports to the Maintenance Specialist 4 Supervisor of the EMCS/HVAC shop and works from the EMS shop. The primary function of this position is installation/upgrades of building automation and monitoring campus building / room temps and equipment. To include but not limited to the Energy Management System (EMS), HVAC temperature controls, utility meter (water, steam, condensate and electrical) and the electronic network used to communicate with these systems.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

Required Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or GED
* Valid motor vehicle operators license
* Experience in monitoring and adjusting thru manipulating control programs , heat and air conditioning in buildings using automated building monitoring and control systems
* Journey-level standing as refrigeration mechanic or steamfitter as attested by:
Completion of recognized apprenticeship in refrigeration or steamfitter trades or
Full journey-level status in Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.
* Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

06A Electrical License
Commercial, industrial, or institutional experience a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to: work in confined spaces, high work, crawlspaces, hot, cold, wet, dry, and spaces and conditions that vary
Understanding of safe work practices
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor

Job Duties:
% of Time: 75
Responsibility / Duty: * Support construction workforce installations and upgrades of EMS, temperature controls, utility metering and other building automation and monitoring equipment. Assist in the research and preparation of projects, specification and drawings for minor and major capital projects.
* Diagnose equipment and software malfunctions of the facilities automation systems monitoring equipment. Install, repair, replace or upgrade electronic, HVAC and temperature control equipment as necessary. Maintain, repair, test and install EMCS computer equipment, peripherals, communication.
* Monitor and adjust thru manipulating control programs, heat and air conditioning in buildings using automated building monitoring and control systems controlled thru EMCS. Respond to customers with necessary information on time line for installation, upgrade repairs and impact on user areas.
* Assist consultants and commission agents with new systems set up and interfaces with existing equipment. Write deficiency reports on new systems installation for needed corrections. Assist with estimates and feasibility justifications for upgrades and capital replacements.
* Perform computer equipment installation and setup as required. Install and upgrade computers, software, printers, network devices and other peripherals. Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware as necessary to support system.
* The AiM work order system is the accountability tool used within Facilities and Planning. All staff will use AiM as intended to track, request and manage shop operations and individual daily assigned work.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 25
Responsibility / Duty: * Follow departmental standards priorities of repairs and schedule revisions. Complete all departmental paperwork as needed.
* Work in field, as necessary maintaining electronic, electric and pneumatic peripheral equipment when needed to keep systems operating correctly.
* Work with other trades to troubleshoot, upgrade or replace control equipment and equipment that interfaces building and facilities monitoring and automation equipment. Cross train trades shops staff at appropriate level on systems hardware related interfaces with other equipment. Assist with equipment shutdowns and scheduled outages. Coordinate with contractors working on site when shutdowns are required.
* Order and pickup materials from vendors as necessary
* May respond to other temperature control, heating and cooling trouble calls.
* Other related duties as required.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:

During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR.
Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/

Salary Information: $55,608 - $67,764
Please note that in addition to the salary listed a 4% salary increase will be added effective July 1, 2023.

Posting Date: 05/12/2023
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 5/29/2023
Screening to Begin: 05/30/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/10604

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.