BAS Operator

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 267322

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Mar 4, 2026

Are you ready to make a real impact?

3rd Shift Opportunity

Be You.

Operate and monitor the building automation systems (BAS) of Duke Hospital. Interact with various systems to maintain proper operation of physical, environmental, life safety, and security systems.

Work Arrangements – On-site/3rd Shift

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Associate’s degree is preferred.

Experience with building management software is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training - Work requires oral and written communication skills normally acquired through a high school education with computer course work.

Experience - Work requires basic knowledge of computer systems and/or building infrastructure and systems.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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Work Performed

Monitor and dispatch appropriate personnel to Fire Alarms, Building Equipment Alarms, Critical system alarms, and Life Safety alarms across Hospital, Clinic, Research and Ambulatory divisions using defined procedures.
Receive and dispatch HICS Codes using overhead announcement system across Hospital and Clinic divisions using defined procedures.
Take calls on the Hospital Maintenance line and dispatch appropriate personnel to respond to issue described using work order management system. Work with Zone Mechanics, Core Shops, and Contractors to resolve system issues, including minor programming and manipulation of field device statuses.
Maintain daily logs for work being done affecting fire alarms and building equipment across Hospital, Clinic, Research, and Ambulatory division. Maintain daily logs for alarms handled dealing with critical system items.
Monitor and respond to device communication issues across BAS, Fire Alarm, Medical Gas, Emergency Power, and other critical infrastructure systems.
Assist supervisor and Senior Operator in the training of new personnel.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Choose Duke.

Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Duke’s facilities running at their best!

Your expertise in building automation will ensure safe, reliable environments that support patient care, research, and innovation.

Don’t wait—start your application through the Duke Careers portal and take the next step in your career.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.62 to USD $35.75. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).