University of Virginia ยท 1 day ago
Senior Instrumentation & Controls Technician
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$33/hr - $36/hr
4+ years expThe University of Virginia is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Technician for Facilities Management. This role involves advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics for mechanical, infrastructure, and energy systems, ensuring safe and efficient environments across the University.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and programming support for BAS logic and graphical interfaces, ensuring proper functionality and system performance
Troubleshoot BAS networks, including IP-based controllers, BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks
Review, evaluate, and install complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
Perform functional testing, verification, and calibration of BAS infrastructure
Provide technical support and training to lower-level technicians
Conduct inspections, maintain logs, and report areas of concern
Communicate effectively with Automation Services team members, FM personnel, and other stakeholders
Manage electronic and related equipment, including ordering, stocking, removal, and replacement
Participate in on-call rotation as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Four years of experience troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic control systems
Possess any of the following: A recognized controls industry certification, successful completion of two or more controls vendor development courses, or relevant trade licensure
Preferred
Direct experience with Johnson Controls Metasys or Automated Logic WebCTRL systems
Direct experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems
Benefits
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 15+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
Tuition and professional development benefits
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
Company
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.
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