Controls Apprentice

This is an entry-level, full time, hourly position involving install components for building automation systems. Seeking a diligent and self-driven worker with attention to detail. Needs to be teachable with a prosperity to learn and open to constructive criticism.

About the role

• Work-life balance
• Career advancement opportunities
• A great manager and/or team
• A compelling work culture
• A sense of purpose

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Install HVAC and building automation controls on new construction, remodeled, and service locations
• Install communication and control wire possibly in obscure locations which may include above ceiling grid, through interior and exterior walls, in tight crawl spaces, or in high places
• Install control devices in sometimes hard to reach locations
• Install controllers and terminate wires for sensors and actuators using a wiring diagram
• Read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and wiring diagrams

Requirements

• Minimum of one-year technical certificate in HVAC or equivalent from an accredited institution or 2 years of experience in an HVAC related field, preferred

Competencies

• Possess an aptitude for electrical wiring and reading and interpreting wiring diagrams
• Possess aptitude to read and interpret plans and specifications for a project
• Able to bend conduit to fit an application
• Able to climb ladders and work at moderate heights (mostly between 20 and 30 feet)
• Must be capable of lifting equipment up to 75 pounds for a distance
• Able to work after hours and weekends when necessary
• Able to use a multi-meter
• Possess desire and aptitude to eventually lead a crew
• Possess basic set of tools (screwdriver, drill, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and able to drive a company vehicle when necessary (must be 21 years of age or older)
• Must pass a drug screening test

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, and various other plumbing equipment
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials
• This position requires:
• stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently
• Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work

Work Environment

• This job operates primarily alone and travels to different work sites each day
• May work in tight spaces, typically indoors, but may work outside in poor weather conditions
• Vehicles are used as the base of operations

Reasonable Accommodation

• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so will present an undue hardship on the Company's business operations

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice