HVAC Controls Technician, Warren MI

About Us

PCSI is a non-profit organization and federal contractor that provides support services to hospitals, military bases, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. We aim to integrate veterans and other people with disabilities into meaningful, customer-facing jobs with competitive wages and benefits. We operate under AbilityOne—a federal initiative for employing people with disabilities—and serving people of all abilities in their career development journey is at the heart of what we do. This position is part of an 8-person HVAC shop within a 70-person project team, executing facility operations and maintenance (O&M) and repair contracts for 55 buildings totaling nearly 2 million square feet on a military installation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate centralized and local HVAC control systems using the Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) Automation System, including occupancy schedules, system alarms, and abnormal conditions.
• Demonstrate experience working with the Niagara/Tridium platform to control/monitor building systems, with preferred experience on LON, Honeywell, BACnet controllers.
• Work with proprietary building software (Trane, Johnson Controls, Siemens, etc.) and their respective subcontractors.
• Program wire sheet, relay, and PLC Logic.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC control systems, including both centrally controlled and locally controlled equipment.
• Analyze utility consumption data and prepare reports to identify trends and opportunities for improving building performance, system reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Learn HVAC equipment components, such as compressors, condensers, heat pump regulators, fluid & refrigerant gas line valves, meters, gauges, digital controlled devices, hydronic heating and cooling, and economizer systems.
• Comply with all industry, company, and government regulations, safety standards, cybersecurity requirements, and facility operating procedures.
• On-call for after-hours emergency calls.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of HVAC and/or Controls experience (heavier weight in controls).
• Required Niagara N4 certification; Level 2 Niagara Certification is a plus.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and appliances required for installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Strong computer aptitude with demonstrated proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to learn new technologies.
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak the English language.

Working Conditions

• Successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background check, and motor vehicle report.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance, including a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation.
• Maintain valid State of Michigan driver’s license and remain insurable to operate Company vehicles.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Pay

$52.65 per hour plus Health & Welfare (union shop) annual raises.

Schedule

7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.