ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services, Downers Grove, IL, United States
Description
Electronics Technician
Department of Fleet & Facility Management
Bureau of Facility Operation
Number of Positions: 1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Annual Salary: $57.75
Under supervision, installs, programs, operates and repairs building automated systems (BAS) located in city offices, municipal facilities and airport terminals, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
Installs, programs, operates and repairs BAS used to control and maintain integrated building management systems (e.g., heating, ventilation and air conditioning, security access and video equipment, lighting, fire safety) in city offices and municipal facilities.
Observes monitoring screens to ensure the proper functioning of security access control systems.
Reads manufacturer specifications, mechanical and control drawings and technical manuals to determine appropriate installation and repair methods to use.
Tests and programs networks using various communication protocols (e.g., LON, Modbus, BACnet).
Performs on-site inspections of digital controls to ensure the proper operation and sequencing of systems in new and renovated facilities.
Tests and troubleshoots related equipment and devices (e.g., network controllers, routers, gateways, remote input/output modules) and adjusts or replaces defective circuitry or electronic components.
Performs preventive maintenance functions to ensure proper systems operations and to reduce equipment downtime.
Reviews and analyzes building operation and energy reports and modifies program applications to optimize system performance.
Participates in meetings with project managers, contractors and skilled trades to review installation specifications for new BAS.
Records data on inspection results and testing techniques and generates related reports.
Recommends the purchase of parts and equipment used in repairing and maintaining digital controls.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location
City Wide
Days
Monday - Friday
Hours
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Qualifications
Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or
Successful completion of an industry or company-sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic, plus two (2) years of journeyman-level work experience as an electrical mechanic.
Seven (7) years of journeyman-level work experience as an electrical mechanic.
A valid State of Illinois driver's license.
Selection Requirements
This is a non-interview tested title. Applicants must complete a written test/skills assessment; test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after analysis. Bidders who receive a passing score will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement; if still selecting with a lottery/random order as required.
Preference
Previous experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Previous experience working with the following communication protocols: LON, Modbus, BACnet.
Benefits
For information on employee benefits visit the benefits website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
EEO Statement
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
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Electronics Technician
Department of Fleet & Facility Management
Bureau of Facility Operation
Number of Positions: 1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Annual Salary: $57.75
Under supervision, installs, programs, operates and repairs building automated systems (BAS) located in city offices, municipal facilities and airport terminals, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
Installs, programs, operates and repairs BAS used to control and maintain integrated building management systems (e.g., heating, ventilation and air conditioning, security access and video equipment, lighting, fire safety) in city offices and municipal facilities.
Observes monitoring screens to ensure the proper functioning of security access control systems.
Reads manufacturer specifications, mechanical and control drawings and technical manuals to determine appropriate installation and repair methods to use.
Tests and programs networks using various communication protocols (e.g., LON, Modbus, BACnet).
Performs on-site inspections of digital controls to ensure the proper operation and sequencing of systems in new and renovated facilities.
Tests and troubleshoots related equipment and devices (e.g., network controllers, routers, gateways, remote input/output modules) and adjusts or replaces defective circuitry or electronic components.
Performs preventive maintenance functions to ensure proper systems operations and to reduce equipment downtime.
Reviews and analyzes building operation and energy reports and modifies program applications to optimize system performance.
Participates in meetings with project managers, contractors and skilled trades to review installation specifications for new BAS.
Records data on inspection results and testing techniques and generates related reports.
Recommends the purchase of parts and equipment used in repairing and maintaining digital controls.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location
City Wide
Days
Monday - Friday
Hours
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Qualifications
Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or
Successful completion of an industry or company-sponsored apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic, plus two (2) years of journeyman-level work experience as an electrical mechanic.
Seven (7) years of journeyman-level work experience as an electrical mechanic.
A valid State of Illinois driver's license.
Selection Requirements
This is a non-interview tested title. Applicants must complete a written test/skills assessment; test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after analysis. Bidders who receive a passing score will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement; if still selecting with a lottery/random order as required.
Preference
Previous experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Previous experience working with the following communication protocols: LON, Modbus, BACnet.
Benefits
For information on employee benefits visit the benefits website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
EEO Statement
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
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