Controls Technician

About the Role

With safety as the top priority, the control technician is responsible for the installation, service, and maintenance of HVAC controls components, including HVAC control devices, low-voltage wiring, conduit and terminations, control computing hardware and/or software, and related infrastructure elements. Integration skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and comply with all safety and health requirements, whether established by the company or by federal, state, or local law.
• Design, program, install, and maintain control computing hardware and/or software and related infrastructure elements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Follow blueprints and/or engineering specifications to install, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems infrastructure software and equipment.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and repair systems and products.
• Perform preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Prepare for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering diagnostic data, and coordinating on-site work.
• Maintain equipment by inspecting for signs of wear and/or damage.
• Serve as a direct customer contact, representing the company professionally.
• Climb ladders, distinguish color wires, and bend frequently as part of job duties.
• Document work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; maintain files.
• Record parts, material, labor, subs, and other cost data per assignment and return unused resources.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; related Associate’s degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade school.
• 2 years of related experience in construction and/or low-voltage installation; IT & TCP/IP experience is highly desirable.
• HVAC controls experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Valid state driver’s license, auto insurance, auto registration, and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form.
• Ability to respond to questions in person, small groups, and public situations with customers and other employees.

Working Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and work in high, precarious places.
• Frequent auto travel required, including hazardous weather conditions and other inherent traffic hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

The following physical activities are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and bend frequently.
• Must be able to climb ladders, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish color wires, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Teamwork & Conduct

• Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the company.
• Continually look for ways to improve processes and ability to serve customers effectively.
• Strive to improve personal performance and take an active role in seeking training or other opportunities for growth and development.
• Do not discuss with competitors: company price, costs, profits, or terms of sale; persons or companies with whom the company will or will not do business; or geographical areas of operations.
• Do not divulge any confidential personnel and/or corporate policy information.
• Do not engage in gossip or other unprofessional conduct.
• May not make changes in job description, standards of performance, or quarterly objectives without consultation with a direct supervisor, manager, or executive leadership.