Energy Technician

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Job Description

Department: Facility Maintenance

General Statement of Job

The Energy Technician maintains and repairs energy management equipment to ensure efficient operation and integrity of the Energy Management Program.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the implementation of preventive maintenance program for the Energy Management System (EMS).
• Responds to calls on possible equipment and monitoring device failures and reports information to the Energy Management Specialist.
• Uses the college's work order system (CMMS) to note time spent and the work performed relative to specific work request.
• Performs designated tasks as described in the Energy Management program.
• Installs energy management and monitoring devices.
• Assists in troubleshooting and maintaining the EMS.
• Attends energy management meetings and training sessions to assess effectiveness of various energy audit programs.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. heating air conditioning, and/or refrigeration, electrical and plumbing systems) to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Troubleshoot, repair, test, make adjustments, and/or replace HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing components associated with the energy management program district wide.
• Assist in monitoring, reviewing and making adjustment to the college's BAS (Building Automation Systems) district wide.
• Repairs heating/air conditioning systems and components, and replace obsolete monitoring devices to provide comfort within the facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• College Certificate or a minimum of 30 earned college hours required.
• At least two (2) years of commercial and/or residential energy management experience required.
• At least two (2) years of operation with BAS (Building Automation Systems) experience/knowledge preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Knowledge of standard practices associated with energy management systems installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Knowledge of use and care of energy management tools, equipment, and testing devices.
• Ability to follow OSHA laws and regulations in order to avoid occupational hazards and take appropriate safety precautions when servicing related equipment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the district daily; must be insurable under South Texas College's insurance policy for driving.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, ope