Controls Mechanic

Principal Responsibilities

• Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor.
• Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes.
• Secures materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and adjustment of equipment components associated with controls, as required.
• Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site.
• Observes safety standards and practices.
• Diagnostics, services and repairs pneumatic, electric and local electronic controls systems associated with building HVAC/HVAC Building Automation systems using prints and schematics.
• Retrofit and installs local electrical, electronic and pneumatic control systems including wiring and tubing.
• Maintains, installs and networks building automation systems hardware and field equipment.
• Utilizing controls application software via desktop or laptop, diagnoses and repairs issues pertaining to the Building Automation System network and the DDC controllers which reside within the system.
• All field changes (including changes to sequence of operations) and/or software alterations need to be communicated with the appropriate manager.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have a minimum of Four (4) years’ experience in Building Automation systems pertaining to HVAC and HVAC direct digital controls, HVAC variable frequency drive DDC interfaces and DDC mechanical point monitoring within a Building Automation network.
• Experience required with with Johnson Controls, Siemens, Automated Logic, Niagra/Tridium, or Honeywell systems.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a demonstrated record of consistent and reliable job performance in an equivalent position.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Must possess a valid Connecticut S-2 license or higher or, E-2 license or higher. Only if possessing experience with control systems.
• Must have a driver’s license valid in the State of Connecticut.

Physical Requirements

• Climbs ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet.
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting.
• Works in confined areas.
• Sustained overhead work.
• Works outside in all types of weather.
• Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools.
• Moves equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

Job Posting Date

06/02/2026

Job Category

Service Worker

Bargaining Unit

L35

Compensation Grade

Compensation Grade Profile Hourly Range $42.30

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Work Model On-site