Under general supervision of the Energy Management Supervisor or the Senior Energy Management Technician, the Energy Management Technician performs skilled work at the experienced trade level in the maintenance, calibration and repair of campus heating and cooling equipment.

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Performs computer work such as e-mails, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet parts research
• Calibrates electronic and pneumatic controls, sensors and devices
• Monitors daily power usage and status of campus heating and cooling equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic controls, sensors, variable frequency drives, various building automation components, and other control interface devices
• Dismantles malfunctioning systems, tests components using meters, gauges and other test equipment
• Repair/Replace sensors, thermostats, controllers, control boards, and other control devices
• Completes work orders, calibration reports, time sheets and other necessary documentation
• Troubleshooting skills to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Performs other duties as required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum of two years training in vocational program in HVAC, electronics or electrical
• At least two years of experience in electrical, electronic, microprocessor controls, HVAC controls or any combination of the above
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Hourly Rate: $17.44- $21.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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