Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various digital and pneumatic building control systems, HVAC systems, automatic/ADA door systems, clocks, and time clocks.

Examples of Work Performed

• Operates and maintains building automated control systems. Installs wiring associated with building controls.
• Troubleshoots digital circuits and associates programming.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, line drawings associated with digital control systems, line and low voltage wiring systems.
• Installs, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic control systems.  
• Wires portable sound systems for University events.
• Monitors sound system during events and performs repairs to sound system wiring as needed.
• Operates generator and performs scheduled maintenance.
• Recognizes, troubleshoots and corrects generator engine problems.
• Maintains mechanical HVAC equipment.
• Installs valves and actuators, both automatic and manual control, for chill water and hot water systems. 
• Installs and maintains dampers, damper actuators and associates wiring and/or control tubing.
• Performs control adjustments, calibration and maintenance to balance airflow for ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Develops computer programs for mechanical control.
• Troubleshoots building HVAC systems to analyze equipment failures based on cause and effect.
• Performs and troubleshoots repairs to automatic/ADA doors.
• Troubleshoots and performs repairs to clock generators /time clocks and installs new clocks/time clocks.  
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various digital and pneumatic building control systems, HVAC systems, automatic/ADA door systems, clocks and time clocks.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

 

AND

 

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

 

AND

 

Licensure:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.