• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year
  (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What you’ll do:

• Provide technical expertise in building environmental control systems associated with animal research facilities to meet ALAC standards. Provide trouble shooting ability on complex system issues and design corrective measures.
• Provides technical consulting services to Maintenance, Operations and Project groups on a wide range of building automation systems, including specific development and staff training. Develop, write, and recommend policies and procedures governing the maintenance and operations of building automation systems. Coordinates maintenance procedures with animal lab researchers to minimize impact to ongoing research projects.
• Prepare engineering recommendations for equipment and system upgrades, adjustments, and replacements.
• Review set points, evaluate system performance, troubleshoot, and make repairs to all devices and equipment associated with the network based HVAC Environmental Controls consisting of multiple proprietary systems and control points, such as building level network/ field level network controllers, air-handler units, chilled and hot water systems, circulating water pumps, variable frequency drives, relay motor starters, temperature/humidity/static censer, pressure transducer, electric and pneumatic actuators, air-compressors, and lighting control relays.
• Provides engineering design review service for new construction as well as renovation and alteration work. Coordinates with outside engineers, vendors, contractors, and manufacturers on facilities issues.
• Performs root cause failure analysis of systems and equipment. Develops methods of repair for complex situations or failures.
• Understanding and application of basic networking principles, such as topology, the OSI 7-layer network model, TCP/IP addressing, creating, installing, and troubleshooting Category 5/e/6 network cables from building automation controllers to the network patch panel. Identify problems within the HVAC VLAN system and address network communication issues with automation equipment.
• Acts as a secondary dispatch while viewing the building automation user interface, dispatching Electronic Controls personal or other FM trades by radio or phone, informing them of malfunctioning equipment or devices. Generates work orders, contacts zone managers and customers about HVAC systems downtime. Makes adjustments to set points or assist in troubleshooting any issues that were discovered.
• Analyzes Powers Process Control Language (Siemens) and logic block programming (FIT, Automated Logic), system trends and panel point reports to ensure ALAC standards are being met.
• Applies Electronics theories and principles along with schematics and diagrams to identify and diagnose electronic circuits for proper function. Use logical steps to trace abnormalities to source of failure and make recommendations for component replacement based on the smallest and or economically feasible component. Makes sound economic decisions based on the cost of repair versus the cost to replace.
• Uses various multi- meters, hand/power tools, and specialized equipment to perform diagnostic testing, installation, maintenance, and repair of components. Verification of manufacturers recommended tolerances and conditions may be required to discern which FM Shop should enact component or system repairs. Work may require disassembly, re-assembly, lock-out, tag-out and outage notification procedures in order to achieve a successful outcome.
• Functions as an integral team member providing guidance and instruction to leads, journeymen and other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and prioritizes scheduled work to insure it’s completed in a timely fashion, of proper quality and of equal quantity. When requested, inspects and reviews work tasks of vendors to evaluate completeness and quality control. Ensures proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are used by self and those assigned with you while performing job duties.
• Conduct facility audits, including physical testing of HVAC building automation systems, data gathering, and system analysis to achieve optimal facility operation.
• Leads a team of FM personal for special projects examples: commissioning a building’s HVAC systems, Installation of new HVAC controllers, lighting systems, security systems, intercom systems and C-Board network card reader access.
• Verifies accuracy of assigned work requests, associated comments and material requisitions prior to completion and or submittal to supervisor. Ensures compliance in accordance with federal, state, local codes and current Facility Maintenance policy and procedures.
• Must be able to operate computers utilizing various software programs such as: FM maintenance management programs (CMMS), Environmental Controls systems and Microsoft Office.
• Individual must be able to work extended hours and or respond during off-duty hours as needed during an emergency or planned special event situation. An emergency is characterized as an abnormal environmental or operational condition that impacts personnel or equipment and if left unchecked, can result in an unhealthy or monetary loss to the University. A special event is defined as a coordinated University activity that is conducted for the acknowledgement of a specific purpose or public event and may or may not include attendees such as dignitaries, elected officials, student families, alumni, general public or executive or senior University management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience, in an engineering discipline, which enables the applicant to function independently, communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to coordinate projects from conception to completion.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience involving:
  • Experience in building operations, controls system trouble shooting, diagnostics, design, and installation of controls systems.
  • Experience in controls programming and controls system optimization.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems with complex systems.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions related to building management system operation.
• Knowledge of building controls systems.
• Ability to understand ALAC certification requirements.
• Knowledge of building trades.
• Ability to perform assigned electronic and electrical tasks.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams (electrical and electronic).
• Ability to have excellent eye to hand coordination.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical and building codes.
• Knowledge of technical terms related to electricity and electronics.
• Ability to operate a computer, multi-meter (fluke) and an oscilloscope.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, parts, and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain average or above work standards.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to rapidly learn all policies and procedures impacting the affected area.
• Ability to organize workflow to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to lift materials over 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, crawl, etc.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC, systems.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Office duties - Daily
• Ability to maneuver on or through tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, equipment rooms, roofs, and catwalks. - Daily
• Hand eye coordination to operate computer and calculator. - Daily
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding. - As needed.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.