Controls Technician II

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 35,100 - 77,182; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC seeks a Controls Technician II to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise level HVAC and control systems on campus.

You will audit and optimize control schemes, coordinate with IT and vendors, and contribute to project scopes and system enhancements while working a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency with two years related experience or equivalent training.
• Requires certification(s).
• Associate's degree or equivalent in HVAC, computer science, instrumentation or controls is preferred.
• Two years progressive experience as HVAC controls or I&C technician; three to five years preferred.
• Knowledge of BACnet, LonTalk, or Modbus is advantageous.
• NICET Industrial Instrumentation Level II certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration, commissioning, troubleshooting and sustained operation of enterprise level controls and data acquisition systems.
• Audit point databases and programming against SOPs; back up data and coordinate with IT for integration.
• Coordinate with vendors for startup services and manage project scopes and cost estimates.
• Lead or contribute to team projects and provide mentoring as needed.

Skills

HVAC controls

Instrumentation

Networking

SCADA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

NICET certification preferred

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Controls Technician II

Position Number: 903851

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Time-Limited: No

Department Homepage: https://campusoperations.ecu.edu/facilities/health-sciences-campus/

Advertising Department: FS WEST - CONTROLS

Division: Administration & Finance

Classification Title: 17907 Energy Utilities Special

Competency Level: 3 - Advanced

Working Title: Controls Technician II

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Recruitment Range: $35,100 - $77,182

Anticipated Hiring Range: $51,966 - $75,525

Salary Grade Equivalency: NC13

Work Schedule: M-F, Rotating On-Call

Work Hours: 8-5, evenings and weekends as required

Position Location (City): Greenville

Job Category: Staff

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU 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 Greenville, N.C., 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 professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Campus Operations is a broad diverse division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. 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 the broad, diverse, division of Administration and Finance - Campus Operations that includes 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 widely varying and functionally diverse controls assignments requiring in depth analysis and problem solving skills regarding complex enterprise level controls and monitoring systems. This involves highly technical work in the installation, configuration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and sustaining of the most complex controls, communications, data acquisition and instrumentation systems. Control Technician II will independently troubleshoot enterprise level systems, implement changes and verify results; activities can include: developing project scopes, cost estimates, acquisition of materials, managing projects, developing work procedures, and auditing; Controls Technicians II will audit the controls schemes of existing buildings to compare to university standards and best practices and implement modifications to achieve better system effectiveness and efficiency. Controls Technicians II will audit systems, perform diagnostic tests, and identify improvements and implement programming/hardware changes.

Controls Technician II will: verify that point database and programming operations are consistent with university Standard operating procedures (SOPs), intended integration and sequence; and back up data from data servers or create automated backup procedures; troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in the function or sequence of operations; and contact Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for technical support as/when needed. Controls Technicians II set up and configure PC workstations, user interfaces, data servers, IP Networking devices, protocols, mass storage devices and hubs. Controls Technicians II confirm proper network performance. Controls Technicians II schedule with trade contractors to coordinate startup services as needed; coordinate network drops, IP addresses and monitoring tools with ECU IT Department personnel; work with equipment vendors to coordinate communication protocols, and database requirements for integration to their systems. Controls Technicians II run reports to analyze systems operation and efficiency (i.e. Commissioning Agents, Test and balance (TAB) contractors, etc.); participate in final inspection and testing on new projects. The position often serves as a technical expert in one or more areas of HVAC, Central Plant Operations, Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, or industrial instrumentation. Work is performed independently usually under the general supervision of the controls department supervisor and is evaluated through the optimization of systems operation, project management, and the effectiveness of repairs. Controls Technicians II may also lead or be a member of a team of skilled trade's people. Level II Controls Technicians often take on more supervisory or problem-solving duties. This position may serve as a lead worker and provide input to performance management and competency assessments. Controls Technicians II may work as the liaison for a team of professionals, may delegate work and oversee contractors.

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).

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

The preferred education and experience for this position is an Associate's degree or equivalent, from a two year college or technical school in HVAC, Computer Science, Industrial Instrumentation/Electronics or controls related field is preferred. Applicants should have a minimum of two years of progressive experience as a HVAC Controls or Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) technician, three to five is preferred. Understanding of the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems; to include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems is advantageous. Applicants should have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products and computers. Knowledge and understanding of any of the following areas will be advantageous: various communications protocols used in the industry including BACnet, LonTalk and Modbus; familiarity with networking applications; familiarity with SCADA systems; Ethernet, TCP-IP, IP Networks and infrastructure; Experience with Carrier-IVue, Trane, Tridium, Johnson Controls, Schneider, or Siemens. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Applicants holding a NICET Industrial Instrumentation Level II Certification are preferred.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

none

License or Certification required by the Department

Candidate should possess a valid NC driver's license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in accordance with the ECU property policy.

Job Open Date

07/23/2026

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.

08/20/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69797

Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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 [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.

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