Control Technician

Job Description

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company dedicated to creating jobs for people with disabilities and providing high-quality solutions to clients. We are now seeking a Control Technician for a federal AbilityOne contract.

Typical Duties

• Follows procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Provides technical support to HVAC Mechanics, Boiler Tenders, Stationary Engineers, and other departments.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various mechanical, HVAC, and refrigerated equipment.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap-and-water solution.
• Monitors and inspects heating and cooling systems to ensure continued proper operation.
• Maintains and records maintenance and operation logs.
• Investigates problems and performs repairs on various mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Replaces defective breaker, controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resets controls and control panels.
• Replaces defective HVAC electrical and electronic controls to include communication cables.
• Monitors energy management control system and building automation systems; responds promptly to alarm conditions and troubleshoots system malfunction in the field.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation.
• Checks distribution systems for proper velocity, volume, temperature, pressure, etc.
• Determines amount of airflow required to keep carbon dioxide at a safe level and ensures it is maintained.
• Maintain, repairs, and installs various dining facility equipment.
• Follows blueprints or engineering specifications; may prepare work sketches and assist in the design and specifications of planned work.
• Locates, picks up, and delivers parts required for department needs.
• Assists in monitoring and training of Maintenance Trades Helpers, General Maintenance Workers, and HVAC Mechanics by providing instruction and reviewing completed projects.
• Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eight to fifteen years of field experience servicing and repairing HVAC/R equipment and controls.
• Advanced knowledge of and understanding of energy management control systems and building automation systems.
• Able to use industry hand and machine tools (i.e., vacuum pumps).
• Knowledge of computer systems operation and network administration.
• Advanced electrical and electronic trouble shooting skills.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
• Maneuvering in, around, and on equipment
• Bending, stooping, and reaching
• Lifting and moving tools, equipment, and/or materials up to 35 pounds

Work Environment

• Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment.
• Equipment is located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility.
• Employees may be exposed to toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.