Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

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The Opportunity:
UCF is seeking to fill two (2) roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Join our team as a Controls Specialist II, where you will play a pivotal role in providing technical support, retro commissioning and first analysis of HVAC performance investigations for coordinated operations and maintenance of HVAC systems to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient and attractive learning environment.

At this level, the employee is expected to have intermediate skill in HVAC and Controls Systems.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC building automation systems and related equipment in order to ensure continuous operation and prevent equipment interruptions through proactive analysis of the BAS front-end and back-end software platforms.

• Install, repair, replace, and recalibrate BAS controllers, terminal devices, and ancillary components to maintain continuously commissioned HVAC BAS controls.

• Perform continuous updates and improvements to system front end graphics, back-end programming, parametric configurations, databases, and networks.

• Work in conjunction with the Utility and Energy Services commissioning and retro commissioning teams to deliver BAS operational and energy efficiency improvements.

• Conduct minor repairs, including but not limited to coordinating and assisting in complex corrective and planned maintenance on pneumatic air systems, DDC controls, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, heating hot water and steam systems, hydronic pumps and related piping and components, chilled water air handlers, fan-coil units, VAV terminal boxes, direct expansion (DX), PTAC units, exhaust fans, ventilated systems, CRAC, and CRAH units. Serve as the first response team for indoor environmental work requests received and dispatched by the Work Control Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC Technician Certification EPA Clean Air Section 608.Experience in repair and maintenance of digital building control systems/Or HVAC/R.

• Extensive experience as a HVAC Controls Technician with digital building control system knowledge in large, modern, commercial or Government office building in operations and maintenance.

• Experience with Research Methods and Laboratories including: BSL 2 & BSL 3, Vivarium, Clean Rooms, Precision Metrology, Wet Labs and BSL2P.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other computer programs such as AutoCAD is preferred.

• Advanced understanding of HVAC controls theory and concepts; to include sequence of operations review, design, implementation, operation, and testing.

• Ability to remain assertive and decisive when handling delicate and problematic situations with customers and co-workers.

• Proficient in the use of Building Management Systems software such as: Siemens Design, Trane, Tracer Ensemble, enteliWEB, and webCTRL.

• Experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS). General knowledge of applicable information technology and the impact of work with other systems and programs.

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, air compressors, fans, and pumps.

• Skill in the use and safety of hand and power tools and machines.

• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

• Ability to read and understand printed process, circuit, and electrical schematics.

• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic controls.

Health Assessment Required:
The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Additional Application Materials Required:
Two (2) professional references from a current or previous supervisor/manager.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Position requires a valid driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

UCF is seeking to fill two (2) roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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