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Building Automation Technician

Building Automation Technician

  • 498017
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • FM-Cust/Maint
  • Facilities/Maintenance/Trades
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: May 17 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $55,000+ Annually, Dependent on Experience, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • This position works onsite at the University of North Dakota (UND) campus in Grand Forks, ND

Purpose of Position

The Building Automation Technician supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of campus Building Automation Systems (BAS), including HVAC controls, metering, and other integrated building systems. This position assists with installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and BAS front end support, working closely with Building Automation staff, Facilities Management, and campus partners to ensure reliable, efficient, and data driven system operation.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Install, retrofit, maintain, and support Building Automation Systems (BAS), including controllers, sensors, field devices, and communication networks.
  • Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on HVAC control systems, sensors, and automation devices using BAS data and field diagnostic tools.
  • Assist with BAS programming, commissioning, testing, and documentation in coordination with the Building Automation Specialist.
  • Support, maintain, and upgrade BAS front‑end systems, including alarms, reporting, trending, and system monitoring.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on automation and control devices to ensure reliable system operation.
  • Assist with energy management strategies, scheduling, and system performance optimization initiatives.
  • Monitor system performance and respond to alarms, reports, and operational issues.
  • Adjust system settings, including alarms, setpoints, schedules, and control sequences as directed.
  • Coordinate maintenance work orders and BAS‑related projects with Facilities staff, the Operations Center, IT, and external contractors.
  • Order replacement parts and maintain inventory for automation and control systems.
  • Maintain accurate system documentation, records, standards, and as‑built drawings.

 

Required Competencies

  • Ability to read and interpret control sequences, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Ability to interact, communicate, and deal with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers.
  • Knowledge of personal computers and good typing skills.
  • Working knowledge of computer operating systems and applications.
  • Knowledge of networking principles.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
  • Ability to read computer programs to interpret sequences of operation for the equipment that is controlled.
  • Ability to perform installing, retrofitting, and maintaining building automation systems as per written and/ or verbal directives and per blueprints/ schematics.
  • Knowledge of meters and other test equipment to analyze the automation system.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • One year of experience in at least one of the following three areas: building automation systems, digital control systems, or HVAC control systems and other electronically controlled building systems.
  • Hands on experience assisting with the installation, termination, or troubleshooting of controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, or low voltage control wiring.
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree in automation, HVAC, electronics, electrical/controls technology, or a related technical field.
  • Experience supporting building automation systems for HVAC, metering, or lighting systems.
  • Experience supporting HVAC equipment through BAS or control systems, including air handling units (AHUs), VAV systems, chillers, heat pumps, or heat exchangers.
  • Familiarity with BAS programming tools, commissioning processes, or energy management strategies.
  • Experience working in a campus, institutional, or large scale facilities environment.
  • Experience supporting or mentoring students or entry level staff.
  • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

 

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

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Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

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