Field Technician II - Controls

Modine Manufacturing Co.; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Controls Technician II to join their team in Gainesville, VA. This role focuses on building foundational skills in building management systems (BMS) and critical cooling system commissioning. You will perform routine controls commissioning, conduct diagnostics, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. With a strong emphasis on independent work, this position offers the opportunity to grow your expertise in electrical and mechanical systems. The company values its employees, providing a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance in their careers.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)

Short term disability leave (8 weeks at 100% pay)

Paid parental leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

401k Retirement plan with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated competence in a Technician role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework or certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine controls commissioning and install tasks independently.
• Conduct basic diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
• Work on minor repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

BMS knowledge

PMS knowledge

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical coursework or certification

Tools

DDC controllers

Tridium Niagara 4 software

Jace controllers

Modbus

BACnet

Job description

Job Posting Location: Gainesville, VA, Rockbridge, VA

Posting Start Date: 4/2/25

Required Travel: 0 - 70%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

The Field Controls Technician II builds upon foundational skills, with an emphasis on gaining experience in BMS, PMS, and critical cooling system commissioning, and basic troubleshooting. This role requires minimal supervision once trained and introduces more independent tasks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform routine controls commissioning and install tasks independently or with minimal oversight.
2. Conduct basic diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
3. Foundational knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems.
4. Work on minor repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
5. Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.
6. Awareness of BMS/DCIM, and common communication protocols such as Modbus and BACnet is preferred.
7. Field experience with DDC controllers is preferred.
8. Field experience of Tridium Niagra 4 software and Jace controllers is preferred.

Required Education & Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework or certification a plus
2. 1+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated competence in a Technician role
3. Effective communication with team members and supervisors

Why Choose Modine?

• Day One Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• After 90 days of continuous employment
• Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
• 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.