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**Open Date** 06/05/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42111B

**Job Title** Building Automation Programmer

**Working Title** Building Automation Programmer

**Job Grade** D

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01740 - Utility Systems & Services

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 15.19 to 28.08

**Close Date** 09/05/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position provides assistance in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining building automation systems and schedules. Programs building automation systems and manages software to control and monitor buildings.

This position will also work with controls technicians, campus-wide in the buildings, when needed for troubleshooting, repairing, training on, and upgrading building automation system components.

Responsibilities

Programs building sequencing operations, alarm set points, and energy management programs using established building automation programs and software; Maintains existing systems and evaluates new systems; Modifies sequence of operations to meet building occupant needs and operating schedules; Reviews new building control systems for conformance to University standards; Identifies flaws or errors in building automation programs and implements solutions; Evaluates programming methods and implements changes to reduce energy consumption; Responds to alarms or system failures and makes all necessary program changes; Coordinates with Building Operators, HVAC shop, vendors, and other facilities personnel as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in electronics, a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), AND 3 years experience programming electronic controls and mechanical systems. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in building automation systems programming and knowledge of HVAC mechanical/electrical systems.

Preferences

Exceptionally qualified candidates will:

+ Be proficient at programming network engines such as NEA’s/SNE’s and Jace’s.

+ Be capable of relaying complex technical information to non-technical team members and other stakeholders.

+ Possess excellent problem-solving skills.

+ Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of controls for mechanical systems with special emphasis on building-wide HVAC controls.

+ Be capable of updating/programming graphics for the controls technicians’ user interface

+ Possess excellent knowledge of: Metasys, Delta, Distech and Tridium Niagara N4 systems

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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