DW- Skilled Maintenance Worker - HVAC & Building Automation Systems Technician
- Radnor Township School District
- Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
The following full-time position may be available immediately:
Skilled Maintenance Worker - HVAC & Building Automation Systems TechnicianDistrict-wide
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or technical certification in HVAC, BAS, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC maintenance and BAS programming, with demonstrated experience in energy management and smart building systems.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred).
- BAS platform certifications (e.g., Niagara, Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens) preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Performance Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, air handlers, VAVs, and split systems.
- Program, calibrate, and maintain BAS components such as sensors, actuators, controllers, and supervisory devices.
- Analyze and optimize control sequences using PID tuning, logic flow, and algorithmic adjustments to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
- Perform re-tuning, commissioning, and re-commissioning of HVAC and BAS systems to restore or enhance operational performance.
- Monitor and adjust BAS programming to implement energy conservation measures (ECMs) and maintain IAQ standards.
- Apply knowledge of EPA Tools for Schools to support healthy indoor environments and proactively address IAQ concerns.
- Integrate and troubleshoot analog (0–10V, 4–20mA) and binary (on/off, dry contact) control signals.
- Collaborate with IT staff to ensure secure and reliable network communication, including firewall configurations and encrypted protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation of system architecture, programming logic, maintenance logs, and commissioning reports.
- Interpret and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and sequences of operation.
- Respond to emergency HVAC/BAS issues.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, safety regulations, and district policies.
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CCTV and Door Access systems as needed.
- Assist in snow removal activities. Snow removal
- Support other Operations functions by assuming all other duties as directed
Additional Requirements:
- Strong understanding of control theory, PID loops, and sequence of operations.
- Proficient in BAS programming languages, graphical interface tools, and energy analytics platforms.
- Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and other building communication protocols.
- Competent in working with 480V three-phase systems and low-voltage control wiring.
- Knowledge of energy benchmarking, trend analysis, and fault detection diagnostics.
- Ability to interpret schematics, network topologies, and system documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a school environment.
- Experience with or willingness to learn CCTV and Door Access control systems.
Hourly Rate: $43.01
After Probationary Period Rate : $45.28
Deadline: 8/04/2025
All applicants who are interested in filling this position must apply online at www.rtsd.org . Scroll to bottom of Homepage and click on “Employment”. Current district employees, please be sure to click the “Sign-In/Register” link at the top of the page, before logging in.
Click on the following link for information pertaining to the RMESPA (Radnor Maintenance Educational Support Personnel Association) contract:
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