Special Information

• This opportunity is open exclusively to current TDI contract employees whose contracts are ending and who are serving the NAU campus.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as Controls Technician, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Commissioning & Controls Specialist, Senior.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

About the Department/College

The mission of Facility Services is to create, maintain and enhance our campus through continuous improvement and sustainable practices for the benefit of the campus community. Our vision is to be a progressive, customer-focused organization that is recognized as a leader in providing exceptional service and responsible stewardship of resources. Facility Services values our employees, our campus community, our institutional heritage and our natural environment.

About the Position

Under the general direction of the Associate Director for Utility Services, the Commissioning and Controls Specialist, Senior will perform, oversee, or review the building commissioning, systems test and balance, and control system programming and maintenance on campus.

This position exists to aid and advise the Associate Director of Utility Services for Facility Services in fulfilling Facility Services' mission to the University by providing superior customer service to the Campus community, exercising fiscal responsibility, reporting on leading edge technology, practicing sustainable maintenance and operations methods, and supporting the trade shops to achieve optimal efficiency.

Responsibilities Include

50% - Controls Programming and Updates

• Note deviations from normal operating conditions, work with Facility Services personnel to determine corrective actions, and review the results.
• Analyze buildings and operations to determine the optimum utilization of HVAC, electrical, lighting and control systems.
• Assist outside contractors or other university staff to perform building energy audits to establish baselines, identify energy conservation measures, propose efficiency projects, and report on improvements.
• Maintain effective communication with all customers across campus and foster a team relationship that allows for collaborative problem solving and process improvement.
• Respond to work order requests for HVAC operations, scheduling and changes.
• Update controls programming to reflect provided sequences.

25% - Troubleshooting and Repair

• Diagnose system HVAC issues for root cause.
• Repair or replace control boards, sensors, and actuators.
• Troubleshoot communication issues on control systems.
• Work with HVAC to determine root cause and appropriate repair.

20% - FDD Monitoring and Response

• Monitor FDD systems and alarms daily for new faults.
• Diagnose root cause and action repairs.
• Help develop new skills for monitoring and early warning off issues.
• Create and update BMS alarms for critical equipment failures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Possession of valid AZ driver’s license.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.
• Programming experience with Alerton or Niagara 4.
• Experience working in higher education with an understanding of university facilities and the diverse needs of university customers.
• Knowledge and experience with pneumatic and digital control systems.
• Commissioning and/or controls certifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer-service skills, possess and demonstrate strong communication skills, and exhibit a high-level of organizational and administrative capability.
• A cooperative collaborative nature along with the desire and ability to motivate coworkers is an essential trait of this position.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the University and Flagstaff community.
• Basic knowledge of theory of HVAC operation and control.
• Ability to keep abreast of changes in technology, or in the application of existing technologies, as they pertain to energy efficiency or energy cost reduction.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with competing priorities

Compensation

• Salary range is $ 51,085 - $ 63,856. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.