Building Management Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Building Management Specialist
• Focus: 24/7 operation and maintenance of building automation systems (BAS) using Metasys
• Systems controlled: room temperatures, pressure, and humidity; HVAC and energy-management controls

Description

You will support continuous operations of building automation control systems, including monitoring, evaluating, and operating multiple systems and reporting adequacy of services. You will perform preventive maintenance and calibration of BAS assets, troubleshoot issues, and optimize HVAC and energy-management controls. You will also tune, calibrate, repair/replace components, and make control modifications (e.g., sensors, setpoints, schedules) in line with ASHRAE or LEED guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in overall building automation operations and ensure adequate system service
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of BAS assets
• Conduct system diagnostics and recommend improvements to HVAC and energy-management controls
• Tune, calibrate, maintain, repair, and replace BAS components
• Use initiative and judgment to select appropriate solutions for effective ongoing operation
• Adapt existing equipment/techniques to new uses
• Modify BAS controls by repositioning/calibrating/adding sensors and adjusting setpoints/schedules per ASHRAE/LEED
• Monitor system data feeds, diagnose problems, and take actions to maintain operational continuity
• Coordinate with tradespeople and engineers to plan maintenance and installations efficiently
• Use software applications including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Exchange, Metasys programming, SQL database design/manipulation, and LAN/WAN

Requirements

• US citizenship or US national
• Selective Service registration (if applicable)
• Satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of E-Verify
• Direct deposit
• Serve a 1-year probationary period
• Work off-hour shifts (nights/weekends) for 24/7 monitoring; be on call for emergencies
• Valid driver’s license; able to operate location vehicles
• Ability to comply with containment requirements (daily full-body shower without assistance; no skin condition; no jewelry)
• Specialized experience OR qualifying graduate education (master’s/equivalent, or 2 years graduate study leading to a degree, or LL.B./J.D. in a related field) OR a combination
• Essential/emergency position requirements; report during emergencies/critical periods or government closures
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver’s License required; drug test required
• SAC and full background investigation required for BSL-3 (or higher) access; DOJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval required
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance required

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package for you and your family (eligibility depends on position type).