Commercial HVAC Controls Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Company vehicle

Bonus opportunities

Training programs

Referral incentives

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Jobot in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Commercial HVAC Controls Technician to join its growing team. You will install, troubleshoot, and service building automation systems across healthcare, education, industrial, and institutional facilities, ensuring optimal performance.

Ideal candidates have hands-on work experience with DDC/BAS platforms and open protocols like BACnet and LON; a valid driver's license is required.

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.
• Ability to read HVAC drawings, schematics, and control sequences.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

BACnet

LON

DDC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Honeywell WEBS

Tridium Niagara

JCI Facility Explorer

Job description

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

Job details:

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

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