Building Automation Controls Technician

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain building automation and control systems supporting HVAC across academic, research, and residence facilities. You will respond to service requests, participate in Enhanced Preventive Maintenance, and ensure systems are inspected, maintained, and optimized to improve reliability and reduce equipment failures.

The role requires a strong background in HVAC maintenance, ability to read blueprints, work in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; HVAC apprenticeship or trade school preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining industrial HVAC systems.
• Experience in multi-trades environments and safety standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Align pulleys and belts; perform tension checks and maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Inspect, test, repair, and install HVAC equipment and control devices.
• Interpret drawings/blueprints and follow NEC, OSHA, NFPA70E rules.
• Troubleshoot building automation systems and support EPM programs.
• Collaborate with other trades and maintain safety procedures.

Skills

SCADA/Control systems

HVAC maintenance

Blueprints & drawings

Pneumatic controls

Laptop troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

HVAC apprenticeship (4-5 years)

HVAC trade school (6 months)

HVAC trade military training

Tools

Allen Bradley

Automated Logix

Honeywell

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain building automation and control systems supporting HVAC across academic, research, and residence facilities. You will respond to service requests, participate in Enhanced Preventive Maintenance, and ensure systems are inspected, maintained, and optimized to improve reliability and reduce equipment failures.

The role requires a strong background in HVAC maintenance, ability to read blueprints, work in a