Engineering Technician Ii

Position Title:

Engineering Technician II

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years post high school education in a related technical field including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. • Three years related experience, which includes regular participation in activities such as project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, recommending actions or similar tasks, or An equivalent combination of training and experience totaling five years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Programming/Networking experience at Server/supervisory/controller levels
Experience installing a new controller from start to finish with programming capabilities
Experience with Building Automation control system
Experience with Database management/SQL software
Experience upgrading or re imaging supervisory engines

Job Description:

The Facilities Planning & Management department are seeking qualified candidate for the Engineering Technician IIposition. The Engineering Technician II oversees and coordinates the preparation and review of engineering drawings, justifications, and estimates for accuracy and utility. Provides functional supervision over support staff and Engineering Technicians I.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the preparation of engineering drawings, including schematics, sketches, layouts, cost estimates, and detailed specifications.

• Reviews drawings and estimates for accuracy and utility.

• Investigates methods, materials, and equipment to be used in building construction and alterations.

• Makes recommendations to engineers, contractors, and buyers.

• Designs, programs, installs and commissions automation systems.

• Confers with engineers and architects concerning feasibility of proposed facilities and renovation of existing facilities.

• Confers with University faculty and administration on projects requested by the department.

• Participates in review of bids and quotations and makes recommendations for awarding of contracts.

• Prepares design and as-built drawings, specifications, estimates, maintenance procedures, and reports.

• Reviews and recommends payment of vouchers and invoices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Knowledge of technical drafting or engineering practices, procedures and reference sources.

• Knowledge of processes and procedures related to the design and construction coordination of new and remodel/repair projects.

• Skill in operating technical equipment related to specified trade area.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public.

• Ability to identify and evaluate technical problems when conducting performance testing procedures.

• Skill in utilizing computer software for uses such as design, scheduling, planning and or data management.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on technical equipment.

• Ability to estimate labor and material costs, and to prepare, initiate and obtain quotes and orders for project materials and equipment.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

15

Application Instructions:

Original Posting Date:

February 27, 2024

Posting Close Date:

March 17, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14098