DDC/BAS Controls Technician III - Grand Junction

LONG Building Technologies; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 60,614 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Profit Sharing/Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Community Service Day

Pet Insurance

Job summary

LONG Building Technologies in Grand Junction, Colorado is hiring a Senior Controls Technician. This role involves troubleshooting and programming HVAC temperature control systems, guiding junior team members, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should have a background in temperature control systems, relevant certifications, and strong programming skills in systems like KMC and Tridium. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years tech school and 3 years experience in temperature control system start-up and service.
• Certifications in KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell preferred.
• Strong programming and troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support customers by troubleshooting and programming temperature control systems.
• Perform installation, calibration, and check-out of control systems.
• Guide and lead junior team members on jobsite tasks.

Skills

Programming and troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Education

2 years tech school and 3 years experience or 3–5 years service experience

Certifications in KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell

Job description

Position Purpose

As a LONG Senior Controls Technician, you will support customers by troubleshooting and programming temperature control systems based on project specifications, and provide insights and recommendations that contribute to project completion. Using your expertise in the commercial HVAC industry, you will perform installation, warranty, and emergency procedures. With your extensive field operations experience and skills, you will support, guide, and lead junior team members with complex jobsite tasks and expand their knowledge of work processes and best practices.

Pay Range

$44 – $52 per hr. plus potential profit share.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Basic Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions
• Profit Sharing/Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Community Service Day
• 8 Paid holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and IDShield (for eligible employees)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Program databases for all supported systems to meet specified sequences of operation and equipment manufacturers’ recommendations, in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Perform calibration and check‑out of control systems and ensure that specified sequence of operations and commissioning obligations are met.
• Create control graphics for projects and provide the labor and expertise for the delivery of graphical user interfaces in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Instruct customer’s personnel on operation and maintenance of temperature control systems and energy conversion routines.
• Provide information to update drawings and keep records of equipment for as‑built documentation (submit all redlined drafting to application engineers).
• Advise service sales manager of additional sales potential and solicit service contracts while performing start‑up, commissioning, and owner training tasks.
• Provide guidance for controls technicians on jobsites and the work role.
• Work independently to complete a variety of required tasks on the jobsite.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may occur throughout the sequences of a project.
• Provide guidance and oversight to control technicians for programming project databases, for all supported systems, to meet specified sequences of operation and equipment manufacturers’ recommendations in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Provide guidance and oversight to control technicians so they understand how to perform calibration and check‑out of control systems and ensure that specified sequence of operation and commissioning obligations are met.
• Provide guidance and oversight to control technicians so they understand how to prepare and deliver graphical user interfaces when required for projects in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents. Coordinate with inter‑office or third‑party graphics provider as required.
• Provide technical expertise and standardized procedures to maximize control technician efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years tech school and 3 years temperature control system start‑up, checkout, and service experience or 3–5 years temperature control system start‑up, checkout, and service experience.
• Certifications in KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell, and other equivalent systems.
• Ability to legally drive a company vehicle.
• Expert programming and troubleshooting skills with KMC, Distech, Tridium/Honeywell, and other equivalent systems.
• Strong analytical skills in solving software and integration challenges.
• Ability to interpret mechanical plans and specifications.
• Expert knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, engineering, installation, and construction procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
• Strong customer service and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the ASP program.
• No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Physical Requirements

• May involve standing for extended periods, climbing ladders or scaffolds, and working in tight spaces.
• May require lifting to 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.
• Requires climbing ladders and the ability to function at heights.

Environment

• Inside and outside work environments.

Hazards

• High precarious places.
• General construction worksite hazards.
• Possible driving in inclement weather conditions.

Competencies

LONG expects its employees to understand and meet customer needs, collaborate effectively with colleagues, manage potential hazards and risks, and engage with and contribute to the community. These values are part of our core values used as performance metrics and are integral to company culture.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.