Commissioning Agent I

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Job Profile: Facilities Specialist 2 Job Family: Facilities Management Time Type: Full time Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary: Provides intermediate to complex facilities operations support for a department based on established policies and procedures. Job Description: Facilities Development and Management (FDM) seeks a Commissioning Agent I to support the Senior Commissioning Agent in commissioning and retro-commissioning projects for existing buildings and new construction. This role focuses on advancing campus energy and sustainability goals through active field testing, data review, system documentation, and corrective action verification of HVAC mechanical systems and controls.

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus but will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs. 

This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties: • Support commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts for existing buildings under the direction of the Sr. Commissioning Agent. • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive commissioning plans, specifications, and work plans. • Support new construction and CPMG Commissioning efforts by assisting with design reviews at multiple stages (Basis of Design, Design Development, Construction Documents). • Assist in reviewing submittals, shop drawings, sequences of operation, HVAC mechanical systems, controls, and associated building systems. • Execute testing scripts and pre-functional checklists, and support functional performance field testing for mechanical, electrical, and control systems. • Assist in utilizing test and balance (TAB) procedures and tools to evaluate building systems' efficiency and performance. • Perform field observations, data review, and system documentation to identify operational defects, troubleshoot systems, and verify corrective actions. • Generate site observation logs, update issue tracking reports, and assist in compiling comprehensive final turnover packages and formal commissioning reports to inform stakeholders. • Participate in commissioning meetings with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, and the Capital Programs Management Group (CPMG) during design, construction, turnover, and operational phases. • Gather and assist in evaluating Energy Information Systems (EIS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) control data. • Support LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning requirements by collecting necessary documentation and field data to ensure compliance with building performance standards.

Days and Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent military/technical training. • Minimum of 1 to 3 years of verified experience in building systems, MEP design, facilities operations, or commissioning support roles. (Note: Alternative education and experience pathways may be considered, such as an unrelated degree with 3+ years of experience, or no degree with 5+ years of verified related experience). • Familiarity with complex building systems (HVAC, electrical, and controls). • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively working towards industry-recognized commissioning certifications (e.g., CxA, BCxP, CBCP). • Familiarity with LEED commissioning processes (Fundamental and Enhanced Cx). • Basic knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines, building automation/controls systems (BAS/BMS), and energy codes. • Exposure to testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) procedures and tools. • Experience in a university campus, large facility, or related institutional setting. • Experience with HVAC load calculation software (e.g., Trace or IES) or energy modeling software. • Evidence of effective communication skills 

Working Environment: • Activities are performed both in an environmentally controlled office setting and in the field, including mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, above-ceiling spaces, rooftops, and active construction sites; work involves exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and limited-clearance spaces. • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to inspect, test, and observe building systems and equipment. • Regular use of ladders, step stools, and lifts to access equipment located above ceilings, on rooftops, or in elevated mechanical spaces. • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds (e.g., tools, testing equipment, ladders); occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance. • Ability to work in tight or confined spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, ceiling plenums, mechanical rooms) for extended periods. • Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed, such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots, depending on site conditions. • Drives a University vehicle and/or cart to campus sites, and may travel between multiple buildings or job sites during a single day. • Ability to distinguish colors and read gauges, labels, and equipment displays, sometimes in low-light or high-noise environments.

Department Statement: What’s in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance?

ASU offers the following: • 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more i

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