Facilities Systems Technician - The Pennsylvania State University : Job Details

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Penn State Bryce Jordan Center is searching for a full time Facilities Systems Technician to join their team. Duties include:Analyze building environmental control problems such as, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, static pressure, air flows, noise, and air qualityRecommend solutions for implementationEvaluate building automated systems, electrical systems, HVAC systemsPlan, layout and perform installationModify or replace with new systems as requiredAdjust building and room controls to maintain prescribed temperature on heat and reheat systems to include operations requiring heat and reheat in all seasonsOperate, schedule and maintain chilled water cooling systemsClean, adjust and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to, chillers, pumps, sumps, valves, traps, piping, heat exchangersAdjust and maintain electronic controls and devices such as fire pump, dry and wet sprinkler systems and fire alarm panelService, maintain, repair and replace domestic and commercial heating, ventilating systems, and auxiliary componentsService, maintain, repair and install dampers, their drives, control mechanisms and sensing devicesInspect and repair duct workService, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, chilling units, refrigerated food service equipment and their respective auxiliary componentsRun gas lines and other lines as requiredMaintain lighting system through usage of a web based systemInstall temporary wiring for shows and eventsWork with design professionals, consultants, promoters, tour agents, event managers, etc. to obtain specific details regarding jobs to be completedRefer problems to supervisorSet up and calibrate building systems as required for events, renovations or customer needsClean, adjust, and maintain large equipment such as heat and chilled water motors and pumps, heat exchangers, steam valves and trapsClean, adjust, inspect, and maintain transformers, switch gears, etc.Direct the work of lower grade employees as requiredOperate motor vehicles as requiredJob Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Over 3 years up to and including 5 years of effective experience.NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.Work Schedule: VariousDays Off: VariousPenn State University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition discounts for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, paid time off, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8 and has a starting hourly wage of $30.70. After six (6) full pay periods (bi-weekly) from the date of hire, the rate increases to $32.64 per hour.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr