Automation Systems Technician
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Starting Salary: $67,047 鈥� $72,963
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, day hours.
Deadline for Submitting
Applications: 05/03/2026
Job Summary
Manage, repair, and install the college building automation system
components controlling heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), fire, tornado, security and energy conservation equipment district
wide.
Essential Functions
- Maintain, repair and replace system components. Analyze daily performance of the HVAC
equipment to conserve energy and optimize temperature control. Detect and troubleshoot malfunctions and make or initiate required repairs.
Provide emergency repairs 24/7. - Design, purchase and install control systems for new construction and upgrades to existing buildings
district wide. - Write software in Siemens proprietary language to accomplish new or enhanced control of equipment.
- Maintain
and troubleshoot network communication, servers, computers and fiber optics district wide. - Provide training for
mechanical/electrical technicians and building and grounds supervisors. - Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
Qualifications
- One year postsecondary education in HVAC (additional related work experience may be substituted for the
postsecondary education. Six months of work experience is equivalent to fifteen semester credits). - Four years experience operating a
microprocessor based building automation system. - Proficient in current software applications including AutoCAD and Windows
Administrators software. - Strong communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
- Demonstrated
ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of electric and pneumatic controls, automation control schemes for HVAC
equipment, microprocessors and microprocessor code writing. - Experience with and extensive knowledge of Siemens Apogee/Desigo, and
Designer software. - Knowledge in current server system, domain LAN administration, and workstation PC鈥檚.
- Ability to provide
effective training to Mechanical/Electrical Technicians in a classroom setting on the Automation System controls and HVAC systems.
Special Instructions to Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment
history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting 鈥淪ee Resume鈥� will not be accepted. The application form will
be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work
experience. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant鈥檚 name and
degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer
sponsorship.
