HVAC & Building Automation Controls Technician

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Controls Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low-voltage electrical systems and HVAC controls on campus. This full-time role involves commissioning and balancing HVAC control systems, interpreting schematics, and working from room and lab controls to support building automation across facilities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong analytical/communication skills; an associate's degree or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems front-end/back-end programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low-voltage electrical systems and HVAC controls.
• Commission and balance HVAC control systems.
• Interpret and use schematics/blueprints to install/ troubleshoot wiring and devices.
• Work with room controls, lab controls, and air handling/hydronic system controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Blueprint reading

Testing devices usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or apprenticeship in Electrical Technology

Tools

Ohmmeters

Volmeters

Ammeters

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Controls Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low-voltage electrical systems and HVAC controls on campus. This full-time role involves commissioning and balancing HVAC control systems, interpreting schematics, and working from room and lab controls to support building automation across facilities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong analytical/communication skills; an associate's degree or