Building Automation Controls Technician – Installation & Commissioning

CMW, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and short-term disable

401(k) with 4% company match

Progressive paid time off

Company truck, gas card, and cellPhone

Job summary

CMW, LLC in Wichita, KS is seeking a Controls Technician to join its Building Automation & Controls division. You will install, program, and commission building automation systems, ensuring they meet the intended sequences of operation.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in controls, strong electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to read electrical and controls drawings. This local role offers growth with a respected contractor and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the controls industry with building automation experience.
• Ability to read construction, electrical, and controls drawings.
• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with 24V, 0-10 VDC, and 4-20 mA signals.
• Experience with HVAC systems and sequences of operation.
• Proficient with Visio, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Associate's degree in electronics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own controls work from rough-in to turnover.
• Install, wire, and terminate controllers, sensors, valves, actuators, and field devices.
• Download, test, and verify programming and graphics.
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and commissioning.
• Track down and fix control, electrical, and equipment problems on new and existing systems.
• Make sure every system runs to its sequence of operation and the project specs.
• Work from construction, electrical, and controls drawings.
• Keep project managers, trades, GCs, and building owners informed.
• Maintain clean documentation, including as-builts, checkout sheets, and service reports.

Skills

Controls systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

HVAC knowledge

Programming basics

Microsoft Office

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Visio

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

About CMW

Central Mechanical Wichita is a well-established mechanical contractor with deep roots in the Wichita community. With 135 employees, CMW specializes in sheet metal, plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical services for commercial and industrial customers across the region. CMW recently launched a Building Automation & Controls division and is an authorized Reliable Controls dealer. It is a growing team with experienced leadership and the backing of an established company. This is a chance to get in early and help shape a department that is set up for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll own controls work from rough-in to turnover:
• Install, wire, and terminate controllers, sensors, valves, actuators, and field devices.
• Download, test, and verify programming and graphics.
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and commissioning.
• Track down and fix control, electrical, and equipment problems on new and existing systems.
• Make sure every system runs to its sequence of operation and the project specs.
• Work from construction, electrical, and controls drawings.
• Keep project managers, trades, GCs, and building owners informed.
• Maintain clean documentation, including as-builts, checkout sheets, and service reports.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years in the controls industry, ideally installing and troubleshooting building automation systems.
• Solid ability to read construction, electrical, and controls drawings (required).
• Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of binary and analog signals: 24V on/off, 0-10 VDC, and 4-20 mA.
• Experience with complex HVAC systems and a solid grasp of HVAC fundamentals and sequences of operation.
• Comfort with graphical and line-based (text) programming, plus Microsoft Visio, Office, and Bluebeam.
• Clear written and verbal communication and a customer-first attitude.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, able to run your own day on a job site.
• Ability to handle physical work, including extended time on ladders.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Associate's degree in electronics or equivalent (or higher).
• Pay will correlate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with 4% company match (eligible after 3 months)
• Progressive paid time off
• Company truck, gas card, and cell phone reimbursement

Schedule & Travel

Full-time, weekdays, with no on-call duties at this time. Most work is local. Occasional overnight travel within Kansas is expected, and some projects run up to a week.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.