Job Title: Building Automation Technician

Department: Building Automation

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,100 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

he Building Automation Technician is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building automation systems that support campus facilities. This role ensures HVAC and control systems perform reliably and efficiently while meeting operational, safety, and sustainability standards. The technician works independently and collaboratively to diagnose system issues, implement improvements, and support ongoing building performance across a diverse campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building automation, energy management, and control systems to meet indoor air quality, safety, and comfort standards for campus facilities.
• Assist the lead building automation technician with design, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of control systems; including estimates, schematic designs, drawings, sequences of operation, and changes to those or related documents.
• Save and back up all personal changes to programs and documentation.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate pneumatic, electric, electronic, ultrasonic, and direct digital controls for building automation of HVAC, energy, and safety related systems using industry required information, tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Work closely with HVAC mechanics and engineers in the office and in the field; helping others understand how the building automation controls their equipment and sequence so they may troubleshoot system operations using the resources available.
• Produce reports and troubleshoot equipment using historical data from the Building Automation System.
• Respond to and maintain daily workorders for service and maintenance via the TMA workorder system.
• Create workorder requests for self and other departments as needed.
• Assist HVAC and Central Plant Departments in support of technical problems encountered in the field.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls as necessary to support critical building automation systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology, control or HVAC technology or a related degree and experience with building automation control systems; or equivalent 5 years of related experience (in lieu of degree).
• Certification or familiarity with front end devices or programming and knowledge of and/or experience working with control industry protocols, such as Lonworks, Bacnet™, Modbus, etc.
• Knowledge of indoor air quality and safety standards; knowledge of blueprint reading and occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Physical requirements include good vision and hearing; ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in very tight spaces and very high places; conditions frequently very noisy and dusty.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 4/24/2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $27.38 to $32.86 per hour

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html