Commercial HVAC Controls Technician

Jobot; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Company vehicle

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial HVAC Controls Technician in Lynchburg, Virginia. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation systems across healthcare, education, and industrial facilities, working hands-on to improve building performance with smart automation technologies.

The role requires 4+ years in HVAC service/controls, reading blueprints, and strong communication. A company vehicle and other benefits are provided, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial HVAC controls and building automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities for DDC and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with BACnet and LON protocols.
• Able to read HVAC drawings, schematics, and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC building automation and controls systems.
• Program and service DDC/BAS platforms including Honeywell WEBS, Tridium Niagara, BACnet, LON, and JCI Facility Explorer.

Skills

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Field work

Reading blueprints

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4+ years HVAC experience

Tools

DDC/BAS platforms

Job description

Support Building Automation projects across healthcare, education, industrial, and institutional facilities

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Courtney Hoogervorst

Salary: $35 - $50 per hour

A bit about us:

Mechanical and HVAC contractor based in Virginia that provides commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, controls, and design-build services throughout the region. Projects include healthcare, education, industrial, and institutional facilities

Why join us?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Company vehicle, phone, tablet, and uniforms (where applicable)
• Bonus opportunities
• Training and career development programs
• Employee referral incentives
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Job Details

Commercial HVAC Controls Technician

Location: Lynchburg, Virginia

Summary: Currently seeking a Commercial HVAC Controls Technician to join its growing team in the Lynchburg, Virginia market. This is an opportunity to work with a well-respected organization that delivers HVAC service, controls integration, mechanical construction, and design-build solutions across commercial and industrial facilities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex systems, and helping customers improve building performance through smart automation technology.

What You'll Do

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC building automation and controls systems
• Program and service DDC/BAS platforms including Honeywell WEBS, Tridium Niagara, BACnet, LON, and JCI Facility Explorer systems
• Diagnose control system issues, communication failures, and equipment performance problems
• Interpret blueprints, submittals, wiring diagrams, and HVAC control sequences
• Support startup, commissioning, system testing, and performance optimization activities
• Work with mechanical equipment including chillers, boilers, VAV systems, split systems, pumps, and water source heat pumps
• Modify graphics, control logic, alarms, schedules, trends, and system configurations as needed
• Coordinate with project teams, engineers, contractors, and customers to ensure systems operate properly
• Perform inspections and verify systems are installed according to plans and specifications
• Order parts and materials necessary for service and repair work

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with commercial HVAC controls and building automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with both DDC and mechanical HVAC systems
• Familiarity with open protocols such as BACnet and LON
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong customer communication
• Comfortable reading HVAC drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Knowledge of pneumatic, electronic, and electric HVAC control systems
• Experience with TAB processes and system performance verification is a plus
• Tridium Niagara N4 certification is a plus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of experience in HVAC service, controls, or building automation
• 2+ years of direct BAS/DDC controls experience preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexible hours when project demands require it

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.