Controls Technician I

Austincc; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, NC seeks a Controls Technician I to perform a range of HVAC/building controls tasks. The role involves SCADA systems, field controller networks, AHUs, VAV/CAV, and collaboration with higher-level technicians on complex enterprise systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of related experience and certification(s). A NC driver's license is preferred; work schedule is M-F with on-call rotation and potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years related experience or equivalent training/experience.
• Requires certification(s).
• Experience with building controls and SCADA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on building controls at the facility level and below.
• Install, troubleshoot, and calibrate field controllers and SCADA components.
• Analyze equipment operation; run reports (PID loops, schedules) and assist higher level techs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

BACnet

LonTalk

Modbus

Networking basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related experience or training

Certification(s) required

Tools

Carrier-IVune

Tridium

Johnson Controls

Schneider

Siemens systems

Job description

Position Number: 400560
Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Time-Limited: No
Department Homepage: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/campus_operations/facilities/fs1west.cfm
Advertising Department: FS WEST - CONTROLS
Division: Administration & Finance
Classification Title: 17907 Energy Utilities Specialist
Competency Level: 2 - Journey
Working Title: Controls Technician I
Number of Vacancies: 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Recruitment Range: $35,100 - $64,091
Anticipated Hiring Range: $35,100 - $63,514
Salary Grade Equivalency: NC12
Work Schedule: M-F, Rotating On-Call
Work Hours: 8-5, evenings and weekends as required
Position Location (City): Greenville
Job Category: Staff - Technical/Trade

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the https://ipar.ecu.edu/dashboards/dshbd-ranking-recognition/ for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, https://news.ecu.edu/ is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in https://www.visitgreenvillenc.com/, which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of https://humanresources.ecu.edu/development/ designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a https://humanresources.ecu.edu/benefits/ that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Campus Operations is a major division of Administration and Finance with approximately 530 employees and a budget in excess of $44 million. The university is comprised of approximately 6.5 million square feet of facilities located on 1,850 acres with $1.84 billion in physical assets. Facilities Services is a part of Campus Operations that handles all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. The primary purpose of the Facilities Services Department on the Health Sciences Campus is to maintain and improve the physical plant of the Health Sciences and West Research Campuses of East Carolina University. This includes the central utility plant; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (including various tonnage chiller units with associated equipment); electrical distribution systems (including emergency electrical power generating equipment as well as medium voltage distribution system); domestic hot and cold water systems; laboratory vacuum systems; ultrapure water systems; medical gas and vacuum systems; compressed air systems; natural gas distribution systems; fire protection systems (including fire pumps, wet suppression systems, fixed chemical systems, and portable fire extinguishers); fire detection and alarm systems (to include Information Management systems, Fire Alarm Control Panels, and mass communication systems); steam distribution systems; irrigation systems; sanitary sewer systems; and storm sewer systems. It also includes repairs to several million square feet in separate buildings varying in age.

Primary Purpose of Position:

This position will routinely and consistently perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring, controls assignments, both preventative as well as corrective. Work on the Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems will be functionally at the building level and below. Work will also involve the support of higher level technicians in the installation and maintenance of complex enterprise level SCADA systems. This involves highly technical work in the installation, set-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately complex building systems level controls (i.e. Field Controller Networks (FCN), Air handling units (AHUs), terminal units Variable air volume (VAV) and Constant air volume (CAV), exhaust fans, chillers, boilers, pumps, compressors, energy recovery units, etc.) and industrial instrumentation installation and calibration. Level I Controls Technicians will independently investigate and analyze Building level network (BLN) controls systems components, recommend changes, implement repairs as directed, and verify results. Level I Controls Technicians will: verify that BLN operations are consistent with SOPs; troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in the field controller settings or sequence of operations; and work with higher level technicians for technical support as/when needed. Level I Controls Technicians run reports to analyze equipment operation and efficiency (i.e. PID loops, instrument calibration, building schedules, etc.); participate in inspections and testing on new equipment. Position often serves as a technical resource in one or more areas of HVAC, SCADA Systems, or industrial instrumentation. Level I Controls Technicians work with contractors to support equipment startup services; work with ECU IT Department personnel; work with other department technicians to complete facilities services projects. Level I technicians will prioritize work assignments to ensure work is completed in a timely and efficient manner, taking into consideration the potential impact to both operations and regulatory requirements. Level I Controls Technicians may also be a member of a team of skilled trade's people. Work is performed under the general supervision of the controls department supervisor or a higher technician and is evaluated through the optimization of building controls, equipment operation, project completion, and the effectiveness of repairs. Controls technicians will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance work orders.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

License or Certification required by statute or regulation:

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of communications protocols used in the industry, including BACnet, LonTalk, and Modbus.
• Familiarity with networking applications, Ethernet, TCP-IP, IP Networks, and infrastructure
• Knowledge of Carrier-IVune, Trane, Tridium, Johnson Controls, Schneider, or Siemens systems.

License or Certification required by the Department:

A valid NC Driver's License

Special Instructions to Applicant:

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.: 07/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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Nondiscrimination Statement:

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or mailto:[e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity:

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