Building Automation and HVAC Operator
asu · Campus: Tempe · On-site
Pay: USD 28 – 34 a hour
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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Job Profile:
Facilities Assistant 2 Non-Exempt
Job Family:
Facilities Management
Time Type:
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Inspects, maintains, and repairs basic equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.
Job Description:
Facilities Development and Management, Facilities Management, Energy Management Systems seeks a Building Automation and HVAC Operator to perform work of a complex nature when operating, maintaining, and programming energy management and building automation systems. Provides front-line support for the Energy Management System (EMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS), coordinating service requests, managing system data, supporting alarm and database integrity, and assisting technical staff and vendors. Ensures efficient workflow, accurate system documentation, and reliable building operations across supported facilities.
Essential Duties:
Customer Service & Work Order Management:
Answer and manage incoming calls, ensuring issues are routed to appropriate personnel.
Review, assign, and vet incoming work orders; determine which can be resolved administratively versus requiring field response.
Create, update, and close work orders in the TMA system.
Enter Deferred Maintenance (DM) projects into TMA.
Dispatch service requests and coordinate timely follow-up to ensure resolution.
Support system shutdowns
Slack communication
Building Automation System (BAS) Operations:
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot BAS to ensure reliable and efficient system performance.
Detect, diagnose, and respond to system issues, alarms, and malfunctions.
Perform emergency adjustments to restore system operation and maintain occupant comfort.
Monitor and resolve nuisance or inactive alarms.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled remote start/stop of equipment.
Adjust system parameters to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and comfort levels.
Schedule equipment to maximize energy savings without compromising occupant comfort
Verify proper system operation and control sequences.
Make temperature adjustments to align with standards
Programming & System Maintenance:
Modify, troubleshoot, and maintain BAS programs and control strategies.
Perform database uploads/downloads to DDC controllers.
Maintain and clean BAS databases (e.g., Metasys), including: Standardizing naming conventions
Updating point descriptions for clarity and consistency
Support front-end configuration, graphics, and user interface functionality.
HVAC & Mechanical System Support:
Support performance of HVAC and related building systems.
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