Controls Technician

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Control System Technician in Buford, Georgia to handle the programming, start-up, troubleshooting, and servicing of Building Automation Systems. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of HVAC controls experience and the ability to work on DDC Systems.

This position requires strong communication skills, teamwork abilities, and a valid driver’s license as it involves travel to different work sites daily. Preferred certifications include Tridium Niagara.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ HVAC controls experience.
• Experience with Honeywell, Distech, and Johnson Controls preferred.
• Must communicate clearly in verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for field level control service and installation of DDC Systems.
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and service control components related to DDC Systems.
• Complete project checkout including point-to-point commissioning.

Skills

HVAC controls experience

Mechanical and electrical drawing interpretation

Teamwork and communication skills

Tools

Honeywell

Distech

Johnson Controls

Tridium Niagara Certification

Job description

The Control System Technician is responsible for completing tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor and the project manager responsible for associated projects. These tasks include programming, start‑up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of Building Automation Systems (BAS) controlling and monitoring commercial building HVAC equipment. This person should also maintain open communications, deliver top quality workmanship, develop customer relationships, and complete tasks/projects timely. The Control System Technician will receive support from the General Manager, Project Manager and other office personnel.

The following is a list of primary duties and job expectations.

Duties:

• Responsible for field level control service and installation of DDC Systems.
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and service control components related to DDC Systems.
• Perform field controller installation and replacement including demo and wire termination.
• Complete project checkout including point‑to‑point commissioning.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to determine wiring terminations.
• Keeps management apprised of job progress and issues.
• Complete administrative tasks such as documenting and filling out service reports.
• Meet project deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ HVAC controls experience.
• Experience with Honeywell, Distech and Johnson Controls preferred.
• Tridium Niagara Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must clearly communicate in verbal and written form.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively with others.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, and various other plumbing equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily alone and travels to different work sites each day. May work in tight spaces, typically indoors, but may work outside in poor weather conditions. Vehicles are used as the base of operations.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so will present an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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