Controls Technician

Envelop Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Envelop Group's Quality Air Service (QAS) is seeking an entry-level Controls Technician to learn testing, programming, commissioning, and servicing HVAC control systems in commercial environments. You will read drawings, perform wiring, and help balance airflow while supporting safety, documentation, and client communication.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and growth across environments such as labs, healthcare facilities, and clean rooms, with frequent local travel in Eastern

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; mechanical/electrical/HVAC degree preferred.
• 1+ years installing/servicing HVAC equipment preferred.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, airflow and controls.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of HVAC control systems.
• Support commissioning for labs, healthcare, clean rooms, and pharma spaces.
• Read drawings and operation sequences to assist installation/commissioning.
• Wiring, terminations, device verification, and functional testing.
• Document installation records, as-builts, and commissioning reports.
• Participate in site meetings and owner training; maintain safety and equipment security.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical controls

Reading drawings

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Job description

As part of the Envelop Group community of companies, Quality Air Service (QAS) delivers quality driven, custom solutions, while focusing on partnerships to promote environmental balance, cost effectiveness, efficiency and superior customer satisfaction. Differing from traditional solutions, QAS offers customized field level system architecture, allowing for more accurate, time sensitive data analysis.

As an entry-level Controls Technician, you will become proficient in testing, programming, commissioning, and servicing HVAC control systems and equipment in commercial and industrial critical environments. The ideal candidate has a basic knowledge of HVAC systems, strong technical skills, and the ability to provide excellent customer service.

What you'll do:

• Perform start-up, checkout, commissioning, and troubleshooting of critical environment airflow control systems and HVAC equipment.
• Support commissioning activities for specialized spaces such as laboratories, healthcare facilities, clean rooms, and pharmaceutical environments where environmental stability and occupant safety are critical.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and equipment performance data to support system installation and commissioning activities.
• Perform wiring, terminations, device verification, and functional testing utilizing commissioning tools and manufacturer software platforms.
• Diagnose, test, adjust, and balance system components to achieve required airflow relationships, room pressurization, and overall system performance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including installation records, as-built drawings, programming files, and commissioning reports.
• Participate in job site meetings, project walkthroughs, owner training, and final commissioning activities on assigned projects.
• Continually enforce safety to the highest standards and maintain security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
• Attend training courses for multiple manufacturers to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work on the lab control & air monitoring systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Mechanical, electrical, HVAC or related technical degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment preferred.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems, airflow, temperature controls, and mechanical equipment operation.
• Mechanical aptitude with a strong desire to learn specialized critical environment systems and advanced airflow control technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate clearly with customers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).

Physical Demands:

• This role requires frequent local travel to jobsites across Eastern Michigan.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support critical environment shutdowns on customer schedule.
• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for employer-based sponsorship currently or in the future.

Pre-hire requirements include a drug test and a background check.