Job Details: Position Title: Building Automation System (BAS) Technician
Status: Full-time
Hours: 40hours per week
Faculty/Department: Capital Development and Facilities Management
Campus/Location: Lakeshore; In-person
Payband: J
Salary Range: $44.48 - $51.40
Starting Salary: $44.48; Progression through the payband is in accordance with the increments in the payband as outlined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement based on actual service in the payband.
About the Capital Development and Facilities Management Dept. at Humber: The Capital Development & Facilities Management (CDFM) Department at Humber Polytechnic is responsible for the planning, development, operation and maintenance of the college's physical infrastructure and campus environments. The department plays a critical role in supporting Humber's academic mission by ensuring that its facilities are safe, functional, sustainable and welcoming for students, employees and visitors.
Facilities Management oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance and lifecycle management of Humber's buildings, grounds, infrastructure and building systems. Responsibilities include building operations, maintenance and repairs, custodial services, groundskeeping, snow removal, building systems, health and safety, and ensuring facilities remain reliable and operational.
CDFM also plays an important leadership role in advancing Humber's environmental sustainability objectives through energy management, resource conservation, building efficiency and sustainable design initiatives.
Capital Development & Facilities Management provides the physical foundation upon which Humber Polytechnic operates. Through strategic capital investment, proactive facilities operations and a commitment to continuous improvement, the department creates and maintains learning and working environments that support student success, employee well-being and the long-term sustainability of the institution.
About the Role: Under the general direction of the Associate Manager, Maintenance & Operations, Lakeshore Campus, the incumbent performs skilled work to ensure that the various Building Automation and Energy Management Systems (BAS/ EMS) are operational and in good communication with each other. The incumbent will need to troubleshoot and modify programming in these various building system applications to support the Operations Team as necessary. The Technician will have first line responsibility for diagnosing and maintaining the college-wide Siemens Building Automation System and Wattstopper Plus Lighting Controls System.
The incumbent will monitor the operation and performance of all building systems and will continuously communicate with the Associate Manager regarding the status of operations. Developing strategies for preventative maintenance of all building automation systems also falls under the responsibility of the incumbent.
As a BAS Technician, the incumbent will participate in responding to service calls, perform maintenance on building infrastructure/systems such as, but not limited to, HVAC equipment, lighting control systems, energy-metering systems, and building automation systems. S/he will maintain record documentation of all installations, inspections, maintenance and logs of failed equipment and systems.
As a key member of the Plant Services Team, the Technician is required to be on call 24/7 on a rotational basis according to a published schedule.
About You: You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:
Education Three Year Diploma, Degree, or Equivalent in:
- Engineering
- Building Science or Building/Construction Technology
Experience/Skills - Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Building Automation, Building Operations, Commissioning, or similar
- Proven experience with HVAC DDC/ BAS controls products and tools are necessary. Knowledge of HVAC DDC/BAS control system installations, programming, graphical user interface modification, system integrations, start-up, checkout and commissioning are required.
- Knowledge of and practical experience in the areas of energy management and indoor air quality are essential.
- Adept in the use of standard user interface features like trending and scheduling.
- Experience with open protocols like LonWorks and BACnet is an asset. Programming experience is essential.
- Good understanding of HVAC Sequence of Operations, energy initiatives and efficiencies is required
- Good understanding of mechanical HVAC systems and electrical control systems is an asset.
- Familiarity with IT network infrastructure such as servers, switches, patch panels, and other network equipment and environments is an asset.
- Experience with working on Lighting Control Systems such as wireless lighting control and DALI is an asset.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and written control sequences are required. The ability to communicate effectively is required (verbal, aural, and written)
- Mould and asbestos abatement training
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Inventory System (WHMIS)
- Lock-out-Tag-out training
- Ontario Driver's License - Class G
- Desigo CC Master Operator (ST9273) is an asset
- PPCL Master Programmer (ST6373) is an asset
- Field Panel & FLN Operations (ST5504) is an asset
- Microsoft OFFICE proficiency
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What's in it for you? - An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
- Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Amazing perks!
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.
