Position Type:
Maintenance
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
OKCPS Operation Center - Maintenance
Reports To: Energy Management Manager
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 805 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 242
FTE: 100
Building Automation Controls Foreman
Position Summary:
Responsible for the supervising/training of all BAC technicians, specifying and ordering of materials and supplies, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, and repair of building automation systems for OKCPS district buildings.
**This position has been classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and/or the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Board Policy G-37-R3 Medical Marijuana & Safety Sensitive Positions Regulation. All candidates selected for hire or transferred into a Safety Sensitive position must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen before being hired or transferred. Employees holding safety-sensitive positions may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.**
Essential Duties:
- Assists Director of HVAC/EM and Energy Management Manager with the supervision and operation of all OKCPS building automation systems
- Assists Energy Management Manager with the development and implementation of energy management strategies
- Supervises and directs building automation control technicians
• Provides training and technical support for building automation and HVAC technicians • Performs troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the Building Automation Systems routinely as well as on an emergency basis
- Conducts end to end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects
- Modifies controls to improve the performances and/or function of the processes
• Uses configuration software and/or other tools to troubleshoot or upgrade system performance • Uses schematic or logic diagrams to diagnose system/equipment malfunctions
- Maintains, repairs and installs instrumentation devices including controllers, transmitters, signal conditioners and related equipment
- Develops and tests software programs
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects
- Recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or repairs
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system • Adheres to safety standards and provides safety awareness to site staff
• Liaison HVAC Field Technicians and contractors to provide necessary technical assistance • Reports problems or changes to management
• Interprets blueprints, schematics, and other specifications pertaining to facilities and projects • Assists with project oversight by reviewing architectural drawings/project specifications and making appropriate recommendations
- Assists with the oversight of energy management contract/contractors
- Provides training to staff on building control systems operations
• Ensures work performed on all projects is done in compliance with plans and specifications • Stays updated on current industry knowledge and BAS products
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) years in servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry • Strong knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems including HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques
• Experience with BAS system protocols BACnet, Modbus, LON and other open technologies • Ability to test and write modifications into systems software
- Ability to read blueprints and specifications
- Knowledge of configuring and programming control panels experience
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
- Possession of a valid operator's driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined to meet district motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multiple projects of varying complexity with tight deadlines, and demanding while continually adapting to changing priorities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical Systems, or related field
- Two (2) years Windows networking experience
- Experience with BAS systems that include JCI, Siemens, Trane
- EPA Certification (e.g. HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer etc.)
- Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer • Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties • Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds • Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines
Work Environment:
- Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
