Building Automation Technician

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital South Campus

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Responsible for the building automation system (BAS) operation and optimization across the system. Accountable for commissioning, optimization, data management, training and development of software to achieve positive outcomes and utility reduction impacting the total cost of ownership year over year.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the facilities engineering team to achieve operational excellence. 
• Achieves ongoing approval across multiple departments as it relates to the adoption and amendment for system building automation system (BAS) standards. 
• Manages the system utility report to validate efforts and inform leadership. 
• Maintains the system database for historical analytics and Joint Commission required deliverables. 
• Monitors vendor performance and makes recommendations to leadership based upon documented data. 
• Monitors and maintains the BAS across the region. Programs and recommissions the BAS across the region. Assists with the development and monitoring of BAS standards for the organization. Assists with reporting and inform leadership of energy star improvement opportunities. 
• Assists in creating and maintaining database reporting. 
• Introduces and develops new control stratagem for system monitoring. 
• Assists in training staff in operations of BAS solutions. 
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of Technical Training Program

EXPERIENCE

• Five years' relevant experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

Department:

9231000037 PLO

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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