Central Washington University is recruiting a Control Technician to join our Building Repair & Maintenance team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $53,964 - $62,568 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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The Control Technician will play crucial role in serving the university's increasing daily maintenance and preventive maintenance needs and work as a crew member of the Environmental Management Controls System Shop in the years ahead. You will report to the Maintenance Specialist 5 of the Facilities Management Department. Under the general direction of the MS5, you will assist in the coordination, the continued development, implementation, of maintenance and preventive maintenance. The institutional program must comply with adopted safety standards; federal and state laws; university policies and procedures; and align with the industry best practices. The Control Technician is responsible for identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining processes across the university and respond to incidents; establish appropriate standards and controls; and assist in the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

This Control Technician independently installs, inspects, tests, services, maintains and repairs various mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems. Exercises independent judgement to make decisions concerning operations and safety. Must possess fully qualified technical skills and thorough knowledge of standard methods, procedures, and protocols. Consults with higher-level staff to resolve complex problems. Maintains a standard of excellence for both work processes and outcomes with strong emphasis on customer service. Work is performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

Control Technician Responsibilities

- Provide a safe and attractive physical environment for the University community that is contusive to learning, living and working.
- Effectively communicate and maintain positive work relations with faculty, staff, students and the campus community as well as leadership and guests of the university. Provide services that meet or exceeds the expectation and satisfaction of the client.
- Perform work using best practices while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures to provide a safe workplace.
- Exercises independent judgement to make decisions concerning operations and safety.
- Operates and maintains fluid and electronic testing and measuring instruments such as manometers, air flow meters, volt meters, ammeters.
- Keeps records of work performed and supplies used.
- Installs, maintains, operates and calibrates pneumatic controls pertaining to environmental control systems.
- Monitors relays, timers, meters and switches with local or remote computer control; reads and interprets control and wiring diagrams.
- Read plans and blueprints; determine scope of work, materials needed, their cost, and availability.
- Maintains and repairs high- and low-pressure boiler controls, absorption, centrifugal and heat recovery systems.
- Consults with higher-level staff to resolve complex problems.
- May assist in the maintenance of low voltage-controlled lighting systems.
- Attend departmental meetings, safety meetings and actively participate in training sessions.
- Enter time and attendance daily.
- Respond in emergency situations.
- Installs, maintains, calibrates and operates equipment to monitor temperatures, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, security, water flow, and equipment status in various buildings, facilities or grounds.
- Maintains and repairs air conditioners, electric controls on such items as, dryers, incinerators, gas furnaces.
- Inspects, tests, services, maintains and repairs various mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems on apparatus such as heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration systems, uninterruptible power systems, low voltage lighting, and irrigation systems.
- Installs, maintain, repair and adjust electronic control devices.
- Trouble-shoots and repairs control system components, such as, I/P, E/|P transmitters and transducers, digital controllers and PLCs.
- Maintains and operates electronic equipment such as multi-meters, signal generators, and electronic counters; diagnoses control equipment to component level, such as, amplifiers, resistors, capacitors, inductors, and electronic counters.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year approved institution course as a Control Technician Trainee or four years of applicable experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance or construction principals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Experience using Word, Excel, email, and/or similar software applications to produce written correspondence, documentation, create reports, receive and respond to email inquiries, report time, etc.
• Experience in reading plans, blueprints and maps.
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating B.A.S. such as Allerton.
• Experience working with multi-faceted operations and multiple trades.
• Experience utilizing computerized Work Order systems such as AIM.
• Refrigeration Certification.
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.
• Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Competencies

• Perform our Best: Interact daily with faculty, students, staff, and others in the campus community in a professional manner. Treat others and be treated with respect; perform with integrity, honesty and professionalism; participate constructively in open communication; help to resolve issues and difficult situations in ways that reduce conflict and maintain good working relationships; improve work performance and take an active part in generating a mutually supportive environment. Recognize that diversity is an asset and value cultural, physical, and professional differences.
• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: This position is based on the range 47G of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $53,964 and maximum annual salary of $62,568. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / May vary depending on needs of the department. May become swing shift / WSFE Bargaining Unit 1

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/ computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer related tasks and create/ maintain filing systems for departmental records. This position may work indoors and outdoors at times in hot/cold/noisy/dirty/wet/confined areas such as mechanical rooms, manholes and excavations, and may need to physically access work areas with the equipment and tools necessary for completion of the job. This position often requires standing/crawling/bending/walking/ climbing while carrying/pulling/pushing/lifting associated with equipment or tools. Frequent use of personal protection equipment such as ear plugs, safety glasses and filtration masks will be required. May need to drive a service vehicle in congested areas.

Scheduled hours and days off may vary depending on the needs of the department. May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. This position is subject to shift work and unplanned overtime including emergency call back situations. Occasional travel may be required. The incumbent may work outdoors, including working is inclement weather during daylight and dark hours. In addition, this position may be exposed to machinery, tools, electrical, equipment and chemicals associated with maintenance. May work around all utilities during excavations, maintenance and installations and be exposed to insects that may be in the environment. Must maintain awareness of immediate vicinity in order to recognize, respond to and/or/ avoid potentially hazardous conditions/ surroundings. Must possess dexterity of hands and fingers to handle materials necessary to perform the functions of the job. This position is considered an essential position and availability will be required to respond to University emergencies.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.