Department: Campus Planning & Facilities Management
Classification: Electrical/Control System Tech
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $32.55 - $49.94 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
June 23, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must include an online application, a resume, and a document with your responses to the following 2 questions:
1. Describe your experience with electrical controls systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and repair of any of the following. Please include examples.
a. Building Automation DDC (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Allerton, etc.)
b. Process Automation
c. Fire Alarm
d. Other Similar Controls
2. Describe your experience using the different types of electrical test equipment and computer software (including proprietary product software) in your work environment.
Department Summary
Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a dynamic unit within the Finance and Administration portfolio, comprising seven departments and approximately 300 dedicated employees:
• Building Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning
• Custodial and Exterior Services
• Design & Construction
• Work Management and Administrative Support
• Office of Sustainability
• Utilities & Energy
CPFM is responsible for planning, building, maintaining, and operating the infrastructure that supports the University of Oregon. As stewards of the university’s physical legacy, CPFM empowers the university community to reach its full potential by providing a campus that is safe, clean, beautiful, inspiring, and environmentally responsible.
CPFM is committed to collaboration, service excellence, diversity, problem-solving, and stewardship. We take pride in ensuring the campus functions seamlessly, fostering an environment where educational excellence can thrive.
Building Operations and Maintenance includes Maintenance Support, Carpentry, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical, Painting, Plumbing, Mechanical, Lock and Door, and Fleet Services. These teams handle the maintenance, repair, and minor renovation of university buildings, vehicles, and equipment at the Eugene and Portland campuses. Their work ensures that the University of Oregon community has a safe, efficient, reliable, functional, and attractive learning environment, supporting the University’s mission and vision. Together, they are committed to creating a place where excellence thrives and everyone can succeed.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Building Automation Systems Control Technician position is to service, repair, maintain, plan, and execute upgrades to the Building Automation Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Energy Management Systems (BAS/EMS). Duties also include operation, maintenance, and repair of the associated heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical systems that serve campus buildings at the University of Oregon.
Interactions with other maintenance staff, as well as the campus community, occur daily in the course of performing routine work and responding to emergencies. Position works as a member of a team while frequently performing tasks independently. Decisions may be made about the best method and materials necessary to perform a particular task. Decision making typically includes setting priorities, assessing customer needs, and responding to those needs.
Work is reviewed regularly by the Building Automation Systems Supervisor to ensure it is performed efficiently, safely, and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.
Driver’s Certification:
It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO driver's certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driver’s license throughout employment in this position.
On-Call Rotation:
This position may be required to participate in an on-call rotation. Being on-call requires the participant to live in an area with cell phone reception or to be within cell phone reception for the entire duration of the on-call period. On call also requires the participant to be within a 1-hour drive of the UO campus for the entire duration of the on-call period to be able to respond to issues if needed. On-call periods are typically 1-4 weeks in duration.
Essential Personnel:
This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.
Special Requirements:
• Must be willing and able to successfully complete formal, continuing education classes to improve BAS/EMS competencies and working skillset. These include, but may not be limited to: mechanical, HVAC, electronic controls systems, programming proprietary computer software, Siemens, Alerton, Johnson Controls, etc.
• Must be able to use special calibration tools and test instruments such as recording meters, multi-meters, circuit tracers, megohmmeter, pneumatic pressure gauges, electronic thermometers, reciprocating (i.e. “Sawzall”) and hacksaw.
• Must become certified for confined space entrant and attendant within three (3) months of employment.
• Must remain current with controls systems and electrical technologies, methods, and applications.
• Must maintain a valid Oregon General Journeyman Electrical License.
• This position requires On-Call Rotation.
Minimum Requirements
Two years of journey-level experience planning, designing, installing, and maintaining building pneumatic electronic, and electrical control and distribution systems and possession of one of the following Oregon Electrician's Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed:
• General Supervising Electrician License
• General Journeyman Electrician License
Professional Competencies
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
• Take initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience and/or formal training with any of the following BAS platforms: Siemens, Alerton, Johnson Controls.
• Experience with basic program logic syntax and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Block Programming.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience troubleshooting I/O devices.
• Experience troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience working with pneumatic HVAC controls.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
