Building Automation Control Field Technician I

Date: Nov 15, 2024

Location: Erie, PA, US, 16530

Company: Erie Insurance

Division or Field Office:

Corporate Services Division

Department of Position: Environmental Mgt & Enrgy Dept 

Work from:

Home Office, Erie PA 
Salary Range:

$43,190.00 - $68,992.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

 

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies.  Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. 

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
  • Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
  • Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
  • Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
  • Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
     

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

 

Position Summary

Under close supervision performs maintenance and repairs, alterations to the building automation control system hardware adhering to all safety rules.

 

 

  • The successful candidate will work from the Home Office, Erie PA.
  • The hours for this position are Monday – Friday, with normal business hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists BAS Field Tech II, Electricians and HVAC Technicians to install, calibrate, adjust, troubleshoot and repair electric or pneumatic building controls, lighting panels, frequency drives, for HVAC and Lighting, utility, or system metering and monitoring, including conduits, cable trays, junction boxes, wire pulling and low voltage termination.
  • Performs preventative maintenance of BAS systems after installation, including electrical circuits, field device and support hardware, cleaning of cabinets and related spaces, maintaining proper inventories for service support.
  • Works closely with BAS Field Tech II, HVAC , Electricians, to check performance and system efficiencies , including using proper instruments to set fluid flow rates, temperature controls, pressure controls, calibrate, etc. to meet or improve performance requirements.
  • Learns the operation of the Johnson Controls Metasys System and various other building automation systems.
  • Enrollment of BAS  Technical Trade School or Equivalent Johnson Controls Metasys Training Courses.
  • Must be willing to respond to emergencies or situations needing immediate attention that may occur outside of regular schedule.

 

The first three duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.


This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Competencies

  • Values Diversity
  • Self-Development
  • Nimble Learning
  • Collaborates
  • Job-Specific Knowledge
  • Customer Focus
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Instills Trust
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Decision Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

 

Additional Experience

  • Three years experience working knowledge of proper procedures in operating low voltage equipment and in installation and maintaining telecommunications equipment required.
  • Thorough knowledge of proper safety procedures and the National Electrical Code required.
  • Working knowledge of electronics required.

 

Designations and/or Licenses

  • Valid drivers' license with clean driving history required.

Physical Requirements

  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role.
  • Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
  • Driving; Occasional (<20%)
  • Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
  • Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
  • Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
  • Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Occasional (<20%)
  • Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Often (20-50%)


Nearest Major Market: Erie