Building Automation Technician I

Building Automation Technician I

• Normal, Illinois, Illinois, United States
• On Campus
• Closing at: Nov 9 2026 - 23:55 CST

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Title: Building Automation Technician I

Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department: Building Maintenance

Job Summary

Perform routine technical duties in troubleshooting and repairing building automation systems.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45.28 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

A. course work in building automation systems, electrical engineering, HVAC technology or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. work experience involving maintenance of a building automation system.

2. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Trade School, University or factory training.

2. Ability to work with a wide variety of University personnel.

3. Ability to organize and plan.

4. Ability to resolve problems and follow-up with outcome.

5. One (1) year of experience working on Siemens Desigo or Johnson Controls Metasys or Andover Continuum building automation system including installation of new equipment.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Must be physically able to gain access to all areas related to Heating Plant work including climbing stairs and ladders, walking through tunnels (which requires stooping, crawling & bending), and gaining access to and working on roofs, mechanical rooms, fan rooms/ventilation shafts, and basements.

Proposed Starting Date

December 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options

Related Certification (s) or License (s) to the Building Automation trade

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

A copy of any related certification (s) or license (s) related to the Building Automation trade must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive maximum eligible points on the exam. Copies may be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran''s Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan

Address: Illinois State University

Human Resources

Campus Box 1300

Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

This position is represented by Local 399.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan

Human Resources

309-438-8848

cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

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