Building Automation System Technician - ES III

Job Description

The position is located Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department.  

This position does nothave formal supervisory authority. This full-time, non exemptposition will be supervised by Mike Snead.  

Unit Statement

Building Automation Services (BAS) works to provide quality services to maintain the campus building control systems for the benefit of the university community, by providing a safe comfortable environment, conducive to the educational and research requirements of Colorado State University. 
 
BAS provides quality trade maintenance services, including mechanical (heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), building pressure, etc.), electronic systems, and construction project management in relation to BAS HVAC systems. These services are to create and maintain a functional environment that meets or exceeds university needs for instruction, research and outreach. 
 
BAS monitors, operates, maintains, improves and expands the campus-wide BAS networked controls, graphics, and alarm management systems. Major building components affected are heating, ventilation, cooling, and building pressure. Buildings are used for instruction, research, and contain technologically advanced bio-safety level III containment and drug manufacturing facilities. 

Position Summary  

Experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician and Senior Programmer responsible for programming, installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting HVAC building automation systems across multiple campus facilities. Provides expertise in BAS software development, controls retrofits, system upgrades, and technical training, while serving as a lead resource for control system operations, diagnostics, and optimization. Develops and updates control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation to support equipment modernization projects and ensure reliable, efficient building performance. Responds to critical service calls requiring advanced knowledge of HVAC, electronic systems, controls, and building automation technologies. 

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 26, 2026.

Job Duties 

• Building Automation Controls Technician - Writes and advises appropriate software programming and hardware installation for new, and retro commissioning projects. Diagnose all types of HVAC control system problems on an as needed basis. Provide training to other staff on systems and components related to BAS. Help resolve and troubleshoot building automation control problems. 

• Senior Programmer for BAS Systems - Installs/programs digital control systems for monitoring and control of university, and auxiliary building HVAC systems. Position is staff authority for all Alerton Controls BAS systems on campus and provides support and training to all other controls technicians. Create, Modify, and simulate programs for devices on campus using programming tools. Download and test functionality of modifications to insure operation. 

• Building BAS Control Systems Retrofit Projects and Controls Upgrades - Controls technicians will be able to seamlessly transition from older devices to new devices. In order to do so, the technician will be able to update old drawings, or create new, accurate control drawings, which will flow layouts, points schedules, sequence of operations, and wiring diagrams for each controller that is to be retrofitted. 

• Building BAS Controls Service Calls - Respond to work orders that require immediate attention to buildings on multiple campuses: Main Campus, parts of South Campus, East Campus, and the ARDEC Campus. These DIN (Do It Now) calls demand that the tech has knowledge in multiple disciplines including HVAC, Electrical, TAB, Telecom, HVAC system knowledge, and device/controller knowledge. 

Conditions of Employment 

• Pre-employment Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check (required for new hires) 

• Pre-employment Physical 

• Driver's License Required 

• Essential Services Designation 

• Shift Work 

• On-call Status 
• In-person 

Minimum Qualifications:  

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials: 

3 years building automation controls experience.

OR 

Education and Experience:  

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. 

If using Education: *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application 

Preferred Qualifications:  

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position: 

• Direct experience with a major building control systems and products (e.g. JCI, Alerton, Siemens) 

• Journey-level experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving major HVAC mechanical systems 

• Ability to manage & troubleshoot Windows Systems / Hardware (e.g. Active Directory, domains, operating systems, VM’s, servers, switches, network management, security) 

• Experience working in OPC based platforms 

• Advanced knowledge of communication protocols for building automation systems 

• Demonstrated attention to detail 

• Demonstrated Written & Verbal communication skills required to provide professional customer service and contribute to the overall success of the team 

• Any certifications, licenses, or coursework in HVAC, networking, programming, electronics, or other related disciplines that may lead to exceptional performance as a Building Automation System Technician (ESIII) at Colorado State University. 

Application Documents: 

• Resume 

• Unofficial or Official Transcripts (required if utilizing education in place of experience, as outlined above) 

Salary Range

Employee Benefits

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Application Information

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Application Instructions and Information

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• Clearly outlinedates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in theWork Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

• TheWork Experience section is theonly part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.

• Theapplication is the legal document on file;resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.

Incomplete Applications

Applications will not be considered if:

• TheWork Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”

• Job duties are missing for any listed position.

• Month/Year employment dates are not included.

Notes

• Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.

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• Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance withState Classified compensation policies.

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For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:

Per the requirements of theStep Pay Program implemented onJuly 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure thattheir entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.