DUTIES AND RESPONSIILITIES: In regard to the Energy Management System (including HVAC Control and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)): responsibility to troubleshoot, monitor, maintain, inspect and service systems & controls for heating, ventilation systems, air conditioning equipment, including DX and hydronics systems and components, compressors, air conditioning systems, cooling towers, fans and fan motors, pumps and pump motors, electric controls and associated safety, overcurrent and other equipment protection devices; Responsible to complete necessary repairs on the Energy management System; Provide specialized training to other staff in the use of controls software programming; For EMS Systems, writes codes, conducts adjustments and conducts analysis to balance energy management with comfort control; Prepares documentation and control flow charts for HVAC and its performance; Monitors and adjusts computer-based EMS programs for proper HVAC comforts and energy management control; Evaluates preliminary mechanical design plans and specs for remodels, upgrades or new construction and provides control "sequence of operations" for HVAC equipment to be incorporated into design plans and specs; Monitors work done by outside contractors for adherence to all code requirements and reports back to the Supervisor; Assists in the writing of specifications for repairs and new construction; Responds to service calls, emergencies, visits on-site or remotely checks indicated points of trouble within the EMS System; Develops and implements preventive maintenance (PM) programs for EMS systems to increase efficiency of building operation; Maintains appropriate service and repair records; Researches, purchases and inventories equipment parts and supplies; Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service; Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities Management employees. Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Building Operations, the Controls Technician performs programming work in the repair, maintenance, service, modification, troubleshooting, inspection and monitoring of the operations of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning through EMS (Emergency Management Control System).