Building Automation Systems Tech Coord

The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Building Automation Systems Tech Coordinator position. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling building automation control systems, such as HVAC, lighting, fire protection, generators, and alarms. This individual will be responsible for building automation for the TxDOT facilities in Austin, TX. 

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. 

Work Location: 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin, Texas 
 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-The-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs skilled and highly complex electronics technical support work. Work involves coordinating work related to installing, diagnosing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing building automation equipment, instruments and systems. Work requires contact with departmental employees, contractors and private entities. Serves as a Lead Worker. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Assists project managers with construction and management projects and contracts.
• Inspects contracted work and coordinates the contract process.
• Maintains, repairs and installs computer and network equipment.
• Provides technical and administrative support in isolating and analyzing system circuits, hardware and software.
• Writes specifications for repair parts, system components and tests equipment.
• Performs and/or coordinates the installation, maintenance or repair of complex electrical and electronic components equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes and solves complex technical building automation software/hardware and client server problems.
• Maintains the building automation and configures and implements communication systems.
• Coordinates work and troubleshoots microprocessor controlled building automation and miscellaneous electrical equipment.
• Receives and processes work orders and coordinates repairs.
• Reviews, analyzes and provides technical support and advice on building automation operating systems, hardware upgrades and compatibility issues for numerous electronic devices requiring reliable network connectivity.
• Trains and/or assists employees in the use of various building automation electronic equipment.
• Serves as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

5 years of experience in installation, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of electronic or building automation equipment or systems. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses And Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Extensive Knowledge Of:

• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Installation, maintenance and operation of building automation and electronics system
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Considerable Knowledge Of:

• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Contract writing and specifications
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient Skill In:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Installing and maintaining equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• The design and development of electronic/electrical/automated equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Ability To:

·        Communicate Effectively

• Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject To Noise

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions Of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

This position is part of a 13-member rotational on-call team. Once every thirteenth week, the selected individual will be on call for a seven-day period. During this time, the employee will receive compensation for designated on-call (“standby”) status and will earn compensatory time for each call to which they respond.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants