Head Controls Technician

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Head Controls Technician
Posting Number: 2026025
Location: San Marcos
Department: Facilities Operations
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $5,481 – $6,815
Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to use computer terminal to monitor and control the campus building automation systems
• Previous experience maintaining records of installation, maintenance, calibration and repair activities.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and various associated equipment, as well as Sequence of Operations.
• Knowledge of Chilled Water Production Systems and the various system equipment.
• Knowledge of Hot Water generation and pumping systems and the various system equipment.
• Engineering experience within the Siemens Desigo CC Building Automation Systems on campus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to work after-hours on-call duty, on a rotating basis with other shop personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience working with Desigo CC.
• Able to correct Programming Issues within various different programming methods (PPCL, CFC, GCL, Ladder Logic, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings and Controls Submittals from various vendors.

Job Description:

Maintain plant and building systems hardware to provide continuous, consistent, and accurate information and control of plant systems, processes and equipment.

Job Duties:

• Serve as team lead in day-to-day tasking and workorders assignments and provides support for all campus construction divisions.
• Perform building automation reviews on all construction and remodeling submittals for campus and witness to building commissioning / test and balancing of all projects.
• Assist supervisor with annual employee reviews for the department.
• Coordinate all repair proposals needed to be procured by the supervisor.
• Surveil service contractors performing BAS-related repairs throughout campus.
• Maintain Desigo CC as well as server updates and programming changes as needed.
• Provide new programming strategies for server efficiencies and operations.
• Coordinate with construction managers to provide layouts and design when asked for project budgeting from campus customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

This position requires driving University vehicles.
Must be willing to be on call on a rotating basis with other shop personnel.

Job Open Date: 09/17/2025
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54108

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54108 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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