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Penn State University · 2 months ago

Facilities Systems Technician (Bryce Jordan Center) - Grade 2

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Penn State University is searching for a full-time Facilities Systems Technician to join the team at the Bryce Jordan Center. The role involves analyzing building environmental control problems, recommending solutions, and maintaining various building systems and equipment.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze building environmental control problems such as, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, static pressure, air flows, noise, and air quality

Recommend solutions for implementation

Evaluate building automated systems, electrical systems, hvac systems

Plan, layout and perform installation

Modify or replace with new systems as required

Adjust building and room controls to maintain prescribed temperature on heat and reheat systems to include operations requiring heat and reheat in all seasons

Operate, schedule and maintain chilled water cooling systems

Clean, adjust and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to, chillers, pumps, sumps, valves, traps, piping, heat exchangers

Adjust and maintain electronic controls and devices such as fire pump, dry and wet sprinkler systems and fire alarm panel

Service, maintain, repair and replace domestic and commercial heating, ventilating systems, and auxiliary components

Service, maintain, repair and install dampers, their drives, control mechanisms and sensing devices

Inspect and repair duct work

Service, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, chilling units, refrigerated food service equipment and their respective auxiliary components

Run gas lines and other lines as required

Maintain lighting system through usage of a web based system

Install temporary wiring for shows and events

Work with design professionals, consultants, promoters, tour agents, event managers, etc. To obtain specific details regarding jobs to be completed

Refer problems to supervisor

Set up and calibrate building systems as required for events, renovations or customer need

Clean, adjust, and maintain large equipment such as heat and chilled water motors and pumps, heat exchangers, steam valves and traps

Clean, adjust, inspect, and maintain transformers, switch gears, etc

Direct the work of lower grade employees as required

Operate motor vehicles as required

Qualification

HVAC systemsBuilding automationElectrical systemsChilled water systemsRefrigeration systemsTechnical troubleshootingCustomer serviceTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

3 to 5 years of effective experience

Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft

Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education

A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S