Assistant Controls Technician

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the HVAC-R Supervisor, the Assistant Controls Technician helps install, maintain, calibrate and test controls, systems and related equipment for the university's energy management, fire and computer maintenance systems.

• Sets temperatures and schedules per requests.

• Helps troubleshoot and repair or replace defective components.

• Assists in calibrating all related devices to ensure maximum energy efficiency of campus heating and cooling systems.

• Installs, sets up, implements and operates the computerized maintenance management system.

• Assists HVAC-R department in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and refrigeration equipment as it relates to energy management.

• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of HVAC equipment.

• Reads construction drawings or blueprints to determine materials necessary for system installation or repair; orders materials; and ensures that all parts and materials are available as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

High school diploma; two years of related work experience; and valid driver's license.

Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical and fire alarm systems. Ability to read blueprints and manuals; understand verbal and written; climb a 20-foot ladder; and lift up to 75 pounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, faculty and staff. Must be flexible enough to handle changing assignments as needs or emergencies arise.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of relevant trade school or technical college training and sufficient proficiency with Windows and Internet Explorer to navigate web-based control systems.

Additional Comments

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/15870.

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.