HVAC Controls Technician

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1430680 Position Description The HVAC Controls Technician is responsible for the startup, commissioning, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service of HVAC control systems. This role ensures systems operate according to project specifications, safety standards, and customer expectations by performing control system maintenance, responding to service calls, supporting apprentice development, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful project execution. Desired Character Traits Team player, integrity, dependability, detail oriented, solid decision-making skills, driven, approachable, punctual, high standards for quality and excellence, good customer service skills. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Responsibilities - Perform startup, commissioning, and functional checkout of HVAC control systems. - Ensures controls programming is optimized, aligned with operational sequences, and fully functional through diagnostics, troubleshooting, and field refinement. - Diagnose and resolve control system issues through testing and field adjustments. - Maintains complete and accurate system documentation and ensures seamless coordination with field, engineering, and operations teams for project continuity and handoff clarity. - Train and mentor apprentices while promoting quality workmanship and safe work practices. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Competencies - Experience with BAS (Building Automation System), EMS (Energy Management System), and DDC control systems (Direct Digital Controls). - Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, controls, and sequence of operations. - Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members and customers. - Knowledge of applicable codes, safety requirements, and industry standards. - Preferred but not required licenses and certifications: Electrical License, S-License in either Gas/Oil Heat or Refrigeration. Physical Requirements & Work Environment This is a field-based position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Travel requirement for this position is 100%. - Ability to hear and verbally communicate effectively. - Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time. - Workers must be able to see well (either naturally or with correction). - Use hands, fingers, arms, and legs to safely manipulate objects. - Lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 75 lbs (average lift less than 50 lbs). - Climb up and down, balance and work safely on a minimum 30-foot ladder and scaffolding 15 feet or more in the air. - Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist - The employee regularly works outside and is occasionally exposed to cold, wet and or humid conditions. - Work regularly occurs at jobsites where exposure to construction related hazards exist, including working near moving mechanical parts, working in high and precarious places and confined spaces. - Wear the Proper PPE: safety boots that cover at least the ankle, clean blue jeans or appropriate work pants without tears or rips, VHV logo preferably on the work shirt or jacket (depending on weather), safety glasses, gloves, and your hand tool bag.