Senior Air Balancer

Job Summary:

About the Senior Air Balancer Position:
This position works closely with digital control specialists, air balancers, fume hood program, and mechanical system experts to optimize the complex mechanical systems across campus. Work includes recommissioning, field work, project development, fault detection analysis, mechanical design, fume hood program management, and other methodologies on a wide range of mechanical systems. The position includes extensive field work troubleshooting and developing solutions for mechanical issues related to facility maintenance. This is a lead position that assists with the identification, development and scheduling of TAB work across the UW Campus. This position occasionally works nights, weekends and holidays.

About Facilities Planning & Management
The Division of Facilities Planning& Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers
that beautify the grounds.
Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/ 

Responsibilities:

Installs, calibrates, adjusts, and repairs controls for various building systems (e.g., lighting, electricity, temperature) to ensure proper operation of equipment within an assigned facility. May balance air flow and certify laboratory ventilation systems.

• 20% Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs building control systems and related equipment according to established policies and procedures
• 20% Receives, prioritizes, and responds to service requests according to established timelines and policies
• 20% Identifies, troubleshoots, triages, and escalates system problems, equipment malfunctions and repair needs
• 20% Performs scheduled preventative and routine maintenance and documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 20% Assists with the development and scheduling of TAB work across the UW Madison Campus

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Education:

Required
Associate's Degree
Related Technical Field

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- 5 or more years of experience in Testing and Air Balancing (TAB) in a variety of complex building systems
- Experience as a team lead

Preferred Qualifications:
- NEBB and TABB Certification
- Experience with mechanical systems, facility maintenance/construction, electronics or controls, or related areas
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of proper safety precautions appropriate to the construction trades

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Work Schedule:

The expected schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $43.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum hourly rate for this position is $43.00, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information: University Staff: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf 

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

This position may requires working in or around animal and laboratory facilities on campus. Those working in or around animal facilities are required to complete an annual safety training and personnel medical evaluation form to gain clearance. Some areas have additional requirements for entry, including a measles titer test and semi-annual TB testing. We will provide trainings that will address hazards as well as how to safely perform job duties by, for example, following signage and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

How to Apply:

Your cover letter or resume is the ideal place for you to share how your qualifications and experience will translate to this position and showcase your unique talents.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Please note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.

Contact:

Passion Malotky
passion.malotky@wisc.edu
608-890-1852
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Building Control Systems Tech(FP028)

Department(s):

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP O&M/DGTL CONTROL SHOP

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

312353-CP

 

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Division Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.