EMS Senior Technician

EMS Senior Technician – HVAC Controls & Energy Management Systems Struction Solutions | Los Angeles, CA Struction Solutions is seeking an experienced EMS Senior Technician to support the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Facilities Services Division. This position assists the EMS Supervisor with maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving HVAC Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) throughout district facilities. The technician will collaborate with LAUSD’s Technical Quality Support Team to support preventive maintenance, identify energy conservation opportunities, and recommend facility improvements. This role includes fieldwork at school sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC DDC and EMS design and submittal reviews.
• Review utility data and energy usage to identify schools for recommissioning and retro-commissioning.
• Evaluate EMS data, energy trends, and alarms to identify no-cost and low-cost energy conservation and preventive maintenance measures.
• Conduct site visits to investigate and evaluate existing EMS and DDC conditions.
• Develop and implement low-cost solutions for EMS repairs and improvements at existing school sites.
• Respond to service calls, calibrate systems, and troubleshoot and resolve basic electrical and DDC issues.
• Assist in managing in-house commissioning projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional experience as an HVAC DDC technician.
• Understanding of computer networking principles, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to wire, start up, and troubleshoot basic HVAC DDC systems and maintenance issues.
• Fundamental understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.

Education Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor’s or associate degree from a recognized college or university in mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology; or
• A two-year technical degree in HVAC or electronics-related studies, with two additional years of relevant experience to compensate for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple DDC manufacturers, including Automated Logic, Carrier, Delta, Distech, Schneider Electric, or Trane.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues during static and dynamic startup phases.
• Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors at project sites.
• Extensive experience performing or assisting with EMS commissioning.

Apply today by submitting your resume highlighting your HVAC controls, DDC, and energy management systems experience.

Struction Solutions provides staffing and professional support services for construction, facilities, infrastructure, and public-sector programs. We connect skilled professionals with opportunities to support projects that serve communities. Our team is committed to responsive service, strong partnerships, and matching the right talent with each client’s needs.