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BMS Systems Integrator

University of California - Santa Cruz
United States, California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street (Show on map)
Jul 03, 2025
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The IRD for this job is: 07/21/2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital and space planning, space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes operating budgets of over $60 million, manages a project portfolio of approximately $990 million, and employs over 400 full-time staff to carry out the duties necessary for campus development and operation.

More information can be found at: https://ppdo.ucsc.edu/physical-plant/

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the HVAC/BMS/Plumbing Senior Superintendent and the direction of the BMS Supervisor, the BMS Systems Integrator programs, designs, and integrates complex control systems for networked Building Automation Systems (BAS or BMS), and signs off on project plan reviews.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $130,000-145,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

  • Full-time, Fixed
  • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
  • Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
  • Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: APPLICATIONS PROGR 4 (000652), Grade 24

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - BEAMS Niagara Application Programming

  • Maintains, adjusts, calibrates, troubleshoots, and installs direct digital controls on new and existing campus building energy and automation management systems, including programming and integration of Distech Control, EcBOS, LonWorks, BACnet controllers, Honeywell, WEBs, Spyder, XL10 Controllers, Phoenix Valves, Vykon, and JACE8.
  • Writes and debugs building automation and energy management system programs utilizing Tridium's Niagara N4 workbench and Distech Controls GFX program.
  • Integrates multi-vendor/legacy systems, including web-based and IoT, wireless, open protocols, and enterprise-level solutions.
  • Keeps current with new BMS communication protocols and system improvements, as well as the latest software and programming sequences to operate energy systems efficiently.
  • Prioritizes, schedules, and assigns BMS technicians projects.
  • Establishes priority and timelines for completion.
  • Reviews and verifies the accuracy and thoroughness of projects.
  • Signs off on project plan reviews.
  • Provides campus and vendor representatives with technical data and expertise on the systems.
  • Collaborates with Project Managers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, and support staff concerning problems, obstacles, issues, and information needed to design, implement, and integrate a successful project.

20% - Energy Efficiency Project Design and Programming

  • Provides technical expertise and input to various energy efficiency-related projects on campus (renovation, new construction, deferred maintenance).
  • Works with the energy department to implement energy efficiency measures in campus-wide energy systems, keeping abreast of the latest hardware, software, and sequence of operations in this area-commissioning of HVAC/R BMS in new buildings and building alterations from inception to close out.
  • Proposes and implements energy-saving measures and best practices for BMS components and installation.
  • Instructs University personnel on the operation of BMS.
  • Interprets the BMS Sequence of Operation routines and explains operation sequences to personnel as requested.
  • Determines opportunities to retrofit building systems to optimize DDC control systems toward LEED certification and carbon neutrality.
  • Participates in the ongoing campus commitment to obtain the carbon-neutral goals, proposing, creating, and implementing carbon-neutral and energy-efficient BMS strategies.
  • Develops energy reporting and dashboards.

20% - General Duties, Responsibilities and Principles of Community

  • Serves as a technical expert with advanced specialization in Mission Critical Building Management Systems, performs duties as the technical team lead, and performs assignments that include a full range of operations.
  • Provides technical support, guidance, and training to Physical Plant HVAC/BMS technicians and Physical Plant Cogen Power Plant Operator personnel.
  • Consults with University and contractor project engineers on defining performance criteria, system design, control strategies, and integration of BMS systems.
  • Provides an implementation plan to enhance BMS system performance.
  • Develops BMS project estimates and proposals.
  • Prioritizes schedule and assigns BMS technicians projects.
  • Establishes priority and timelines for completion.
  • Reviews and verifies the accuracy and thoroughness of projects with the BMS Supervisor.
  • Prioritizes tasks and takes the initiative as required.
  • Understands and applies industry practices, community standards, department policies, and procedures in depth.
  • Attends safety and training classes and safely performs job-related tasks.
  • Adheres to all manufacturing and University-specific safety procedures when using tools and equipment.
  • Writes and maintains a weekly timesheet.
  • Employs people skills when interacting with members of the campus community.
  • Helps Physical Plant mechanics and supervisors maintain an inventory of shop materials, supplies, and tools by informing them of specific needs.
  • Completes any assigned formal training and developmental plans.

5% - Fabrication, Assembly and Installation

  • Fabricates, assembles, and installs hardware interfaces and sub-system components, including DDC panels, remote data gathering panels, electronic monitoring, control devices, and data transmission cabling and networking.
  • Ensures all system changes and additions comply with vendor specifications and UCSC installation standards.
  • Provides technical support to Physical Plant technicians, oversees internal project assignments, establishes priority delivery timelines, and completes deliverable packages from Physical Plant BMS technicians.
  • Reviews proposed system modifications and prepares construction cost estimates related to the BMS as assigned.

5% - Data Communications Networks

  • Installs, troubleshoots, fine-tunes, and repairs the networked BEAMS data communication systems, consisting of campus LAN software monitors and analyzers, RS-232C, RS422, RS485, LonWorks, BACnet, and Modbus transmission configurations.
  • Learns and develops new communications standards, as necessary, to keep current with system upgrades.
  • In collaboration with ITS, implements LAN security patches and firewalls that deter or eliminate external attacks and viruses.

5% - BEAMS Niagara Application Maintenance

  • Performs preventative maintenance and periodic system tests to determine that the head-end systems are functioning to specifications.
  • Follows systematic troubleshooting procedures when operating failures occur to determine the cause of the problem and perform the necessary repairs and replacements expediently to minimize system downtime.
  • Provides guidance and support to Physical Plant HVAC, BMS technicians, and Power Plant Operators.
  • Maintains laptop computers, including computer files, computer configurations, preventative maintenance schedules, repairs, and backup schedules for the laptops used as interface devices to the various building HVAC/BMS management systems.
  • Functions as a liaison and inspector to vendor service technicians during periodic Tridium Niagara N4 server maintenance calls.

5% - Building Energy and Automation Management System (BEAMS) Niagara Application Server Maintenance

  • Provides front-line system administration for the Tridium Niagara Application Server.
  • Oversees upgrades to Tridium's Niagara N4 software products and security patches.
  • Works with ITS implementing OS patches and upgrades.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
  • Advanced knowledge of secure software development.
  • Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope.
  • Excellent project leadership and management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans.
  • Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums.
  • Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated software repository skills.
  • Experience developing and executing complex test plans.
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
  • Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated complex problem- solving skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
  • Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
  • Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
  • The selected candidate will be required to work a hybrid work schedule and must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
  • Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
  • The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
  • Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
  • Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: https://compliance.ucsc.edu/campus-safety-compliance/annual-reports/.
This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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