Position Title:
Building Systems Specialist II
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of HVAC systems
- Metasys control programming experience
- Experience working with NAE/SNE supervisory engines
Job Description:
Job Description
The Facilities Planning & Management Department is seeking qualified candidate for the Building Systems Specialist II position. The Building Systems Specialist II provides building system commissioning for the University including optimizing performance and efficiency of existing systems, and diagnoses and fixes issues with building systems.
Example of Duties
- Investigates and tests building systems
- Writes and tests program modifications, creates templates and procedures and develops key performance indicators
- Implements measures to improve efficiency of building systems and meet targeted performance
- Evaluates the performance of building systems
- Provides technical services to solve complex BAS operation repair problems
- Documents results of commissioning efforts including building automation system architecture, operation sequences, standardizing procedures, operator training, etc.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT : Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship
Level Guidelines
- Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
- Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
- Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
- May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
- May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS809
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
-
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
-
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
September 2, 2025
Posting Close Date:
September 14, 2025
Job Requisition Number:
R17724
