Job Description

Appointment Type: Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable

FTE: 100

Position Summary:

Programs, monitors, and troubleshoots Building Automation Systems ( BAS ) and controls to ensure and improve operation of complex facility and life safety system functionality. Develops and implements procedures and capabilities to monitor and predict operational capability.

This position will be required to perform emergency, overtime and call-in work as necessary to repair and maintain campus building automation systems in excess of the normal shift (7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday – Friday).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Two years minimum experience with institutional/commercial building HVAC systems and controls.
• Experience with direct digital HVAC control systems, software, controllers, and computers.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with the public and other university employees.
• Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct electronic failures in electronic equipment and related systems.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision.
• Possess or be willing to obtain NICET level 1 fire alarm system certification within 12 months of hire and NICET Level 2 within three years of hire.
• Must have sufficient physical flexibility to stoop, crawl under equipment and other low spaces to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights above 30 feet to reach equipment.
• Ability to enter, exit, and perform duties in confined spaces to correct problems and maintain electronic systems.
• Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment physical screen.
• This job requires a valid driver's license with a good driver's record which would permit Wisconsin certification in order to drive University vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-Year associate degree, apprenticeship or similar education in building HVAC systems and controls is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys control system and software is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Alan Symicek

Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before December 8, 2024.

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver's license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.90%; attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

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Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Fixed term contract, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, H1b, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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