Control Technician III - HSC Campus

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Control Technician III to install, program, start up, and commission building automation systems across campus. You will diagnose and repair pneumatic, electrical, and electronic HVAC controls, and maintain system performance to ensure energy efficiency.

Responsibilities include documenting tests, coordinating with occupants and trades, and participating in on-call rotations while supporting campus facilities with reliable climate control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Pre-employment exam required; valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, startup, and commission BAS for campus buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electric, and electronic HVAC controls.
• Maintain records of tests, inspections, repairs, and replacements.
• Coordinate work with occupants and other trades; participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

HVAC controls

BACnet

Building automation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Laptop software

Meters & sensors

Job description

## Control Technician III - HSC CampusApply: Health Sciences Center: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (24 days left to apply): R109398**Department:****Location:**Health Sciences Center**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Type:**Regular**Job Req ID:**R109398**Minimum Requirements:**High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 5 (Hourly)**Position Description:**The Control Technician III position will perform installation, programming, startup, commissioning, integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modifications to the building automation systems (BAS) for Campus buildings, direct digital, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC control systems. Must understand the various types of HVAC equipment and systems for University buildings to apply various control systems with the mechanical equipment. Must possess an understanding of controls theory for HVAC systems, BACnet, building automation system networking and architectures, as well as understanding the application of energy management techniques. Participation in an on-call and standby rotation is required. This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid driver’s license that is insurable under the University’s insurance policy. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Respond to temperature, humidity, pressure, indoor air quality, and airflow complaints by assessing site conditions and troubleshooting building systems. Use laptop software, meters, and sensors to evaluate performance; read and interpret control logic and diagrams, wiring schematics, manufacturer data, and written instructions. Perform diagnostic testing and make appropriate adjustments and repairs to pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and digital control systems.* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems to maintain correct temperature, humidity, pressure, and volume of building systems. Inspect, test, clean, adjust, and calibrate all types of environmental sensors and controls. Adjust, repair, and rebuild valves, dampers, linkages, and their associated actuators.* Renovate and upgrade building automation and control systems to accommodate new technology or improve energy conservation. Examine existing systems and recommend improvements. Plan and coordinate activities to minimize disruptions during system shutdowns.* Maintain accurate records of tests, inspections, repairs, replacements, and other related administrative duties.* Coordinate work with building occupants and other trades.* Perform database verification and backups on digital control panels.* Provide demolition, modification, and installation services for renovation projects as requested.* Install, modify, diagnose, test, repair, calibrate, and operate a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic HVAC equipment systems to improve energy efficiency.* Monitor and operate building automation systems through a graphic user interface. **TARGET COMPENSATION*** Minimum: $24.74/hr.* Midpoint: $30.94/hr. **Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.**