Low Voltage Technician Trainee for HVAC Automation Technician

Uhl Company Inc is a Complete Building Solutions company founded in 1917. We offer expertise in all areas of Building Systems, specializing in Building Automation, Mechanical, Low Voltage Systems, and Fire & Life Safety. With offices in Maple Grove, Duluth, and Calumet, MI, we provide careers in HVAC, Commercial Building Engineering and Maintenance, Information Technology, Electronics Technology, and Administrative Support. Our success stems from a team-focused environment built on accountability, training, and mentorship.

About the Role

Uhl will provide on-the-job training to become an HVAC Building Automation Technician. As a union contractor, we will facilitate the process to become a union low-voltage electrician. You will serve as a direct customer contact, ensuring satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems at customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
• Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Coordinates with account managers, the service department, and customers to understand requirements for on-site programming, installation, and repairs by examining building layouts, forecasting issues, gathering materials, and synchronizing on-site work.
• Maintains a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers, even under stress.
• Creates and downloads programming, performs start-ups, functional testing, and troubleshooting on assigned projects.
• Uses cutting-edge software and technology, along with various tools, to troubleshoot local controllers, communication wiring, programs, and schedules to identify and resolve issues.
• Enforces safety standards to the highest level.
• Provides technical guidance to diagnose control system concerns.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Advanced written, verbal, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of organizational and strong multi-tasking skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, including in stressful situations.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of the industry is recommended but not required.
• At least 2 years of technical and/or field-related experience.
• State of MN Power-Limited Technician (PLT) license is a huge plus.
• Understanding of Commercial HVAC systems is a huge plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Company vehicle.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on qualifications.