Controls Technician

Ambient Enterprises; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambient Enterprises in Michigan is looking for a Controls Technician (HVAC) to install, program, start up, and service building automation and HVAC control systems across commercial applications.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of field experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a valid OSHA 10 certification; must have own hand tools and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in HVAC controls or building automation systems.
• Familiar with Facility Explorer / CCT.
• Experience with Distech controller line and GFX programming.
• Proficient in Niagara environment, including EC-Net, Webs, Lynxspring, Vykon, or similar platforms.
• Honeywell controls experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of DraftSight.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Visio.
• Field experience with commercial HVAC systems and controls integration.
• Working knowledge of commercial air-conditioning, heating, and rooftop HVAC systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems and associated HVAC equipment.
• Must have your own hand tools.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• OSHA 10-hour training certification (preferred).

Skills

HVAC controls

Building automation

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Clean driving record

OSHA 10

Tools

Facility Explorer

Distech

GFX programming

Niagara environment

EC-Net/Webs/Lynxspring/Vykon

DraftSight

Microsoft Visio

Honeywell controls

Job description

About Us

We believe HVAC is about a lot more than moving air. It’s about creating places where we can live our best lives and do our best work. We help design, install, problem-solve, and service the right custom HVAC solution for every building. We do it with the largest and most experienced team of degreed application engineers in the industry. AirTech combines its unmatched engineering expertise and fully integrated service offering with a truly unique culture.

Job Description

Role: Controls Technician (HVAC) – Michigan The Controls Technician specializes in the installation, programming, start-up, and service of building automation and HVAC control systems for a variety of applications including air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, humidity control, and energy management systems. We are searching for experienced controls technicians to support our growing service business. The ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and optimize building automation systems, be dependable, and possess strong customer service skills. This role would service our Michigan area.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in HVAC controls or building automation systems
• Familiar with Facility Explorer / CCT
• Experience with Distech controller line and GFX programming
• Proficient in Niagara environment, including EC-Net, Webs, Lynxspring, Vykon, or similar platforms
• Honeywell controls experience preferred but not required
• Basic understanding of DraftSight
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Visio
• Field experience with commercial HVAC systems and controls integration
• Working knowledge of commercial air-conditioning, heating, and rooftop HVAC systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems and associated HVAC equipment
• Must have your own hand tools
• Must have a clean driving record
• OSHA 10-hour training certification (preferred)

Estimated Salary: $45–$55/hr, with flexibility based on experience and skills.

Ambient Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Ambient is a national collective of HVAC firms. Our experts deliver safety, comfort, and highly efficient, sustainable solutions for spaces that matter most: healthcare, commercial, institutional, and mission-critical.