Lead HVAC BAS Controls Technician

University of Denver

  • Denver, CO
  • $41.00-45.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.Position SummaryReporting to the Director of Energy, Sustainability, and Utilities in the Department of Facilities Management, the HVAC Lead Controls Technician position is a non-exempt (hourly) position that performs complex tasks in the installation, repair, adjustment and modification of electrical controls and electronic and pneumatic instrumentation for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, boiler systems and energy management systems in a physical plant and individual buildings. This position requires the individual to maintain a working relationship with other service departments, primarily the HVAC shop staff. The position requires the employee to periodically work on-call and after-hours for campus utility emergencies and outages.Essential FunctionsIn addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage building automation systems, both operations and maintenance, leveraging BAS alarm notifications and diagnostics analytics to proactively identify, address and optimize system operations, ensuring system reliability, occupant comfort, and energy conservation and cost management.
  • Provide ongoing troubleshooting and operation assessment of HVAC mechanical equipment, working in conjunction with HVAC shop personnel.
  • Support strategic implementation of energy conservation and facility improvement measures for campus buildings.
  • Support campus HVAC system operations with monitoring of building automation systems during utility emergencies, outages, and special events.
  • Manage consultants and contractors to install system upgrades, perform additional programming and program management to meet facility requirements.
  • Conducts complex building automation system analysis and design studies and prepares concept and design specifications and management reports.
  • Studies, evaluates, and recommends building automation architectures, protocols, standards hardware, software and devices to optimize and modernize campus systems.
  • Keeps current on building automation controls maintenance and operational standards with participation in ongoing training and development.
  • Provides on-call support for the HVAC shop as required.
  • Instructs and leads HVAC controls technicians.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications as it relates to mechanical systems. Must be able to effectively communicate with management, supervisors, co-workers, other staff and faculty within the DU community. Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to work in a team-based environment as well as on an independent basis.
  • Basic math skills are required.
  • Ability to self-direct own work and capable of effectively coordinating the work of others.
  • Daily priorities are established by the worker. Employee responds to situations requiring immediate attention. Must be able to prioritize issues on building automation systems and discern when additional resources need to be consulted.
  • Must be very competent in working knowledge of building automation systems which include working with a computer and monitoring these systems via computer. Must be able to troubleshoot these systems when problems arise and be able to change set points and design parameters within the computer programs.
  • Knowledge of IT Network infrastructure.
  • Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • 5 Years of experience in building automation systems or equivalent
  • Knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, electronic instrumentation, and an understanding of direct digital control systems.
  • Familiarity with specific software such as Johnson Controls, (Metasys), Trane (Tracer Summit), and Long (Niagara).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's degree or equivalent with a technology emphasis in HVAC and/or Building Automation Systems
  • Niagara (N4) certification
Working Environment
  • Standard office environment.
  • Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
  • Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
  • Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Application DeadlineApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Grade NumberThe salary grade for the position is 12.Hourly RangeThe hourly range for the position is $41.00 - $45.00.The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.BenefitsThe University of Denver offers , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the .Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover LetterThe University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's .All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.Advertised: September 04, 2025
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