Facilities Systems Technician (Bryce Jordan Center) - Grade 2

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Facilities Systems Technician (Bryce Jordan Center) - Grade 2 - Grade 2 to join the team. Duties include:

 

• Analyze building environmental control problems such as, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, static pressure, air flows, noise, and air quality
• Recommend solutions for implementation
• Evaluate building automated systems, electrical systems, hvac systems
• Plan, layout and perform installation
• Modify or replace with new systems as required
• Adjust building and room controls to maintain prescribed temperature on heat and reheat systems to include operations requiring heat and reheat in all seasons
• Operate, schedule and maintain chilled water cooling systems
• Clean, adjust and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to, chillers, pumps, sumps, valves, traps, piping, heat exchangers
• Adjust and maintain electronic controls and devices such as fire pump, dry and wet sprinkler systems and fire alarm panel
• Service, maintain, repair and replace domestic and commercial heating, ventilating systems, and auxiliary components
• Service, maintain, repair and install dampers, their drives, control mechanisms and sensing devices.
• Inspect and repair duct work
• Service, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, chilling units, refrigerated food service equipment and their respective auxiliary components
• Run gas lines and other lines as required
• Maintain lighting system through usage of a web based system
• Install temporary wiring for shows and events
• Work with design professionals, consultants, promoters, tour agents, event managers, etc. To obtain specific details regarding jobs to be completed
• Refer problems to supervisor
• Set up and calibrate building systems as required for events, renovations or customer need
• Clean, adjust, and maintain large equipment such as heat and chilled water motors and pumps, heat exchangers, steam valves and traps
• Clean, adjust, inspect, and maintain transformers, switch gears, etc.
• Direct the work of lower grade employees as required
• Operate motor vehicles as required

Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Over 3 years up to and including 5 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule: Various

Days Off: Various

 

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years of effective experience None

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

 

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

 

 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

 

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

 

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