HVAC Controls / Building Automation Technician

Abstrakt Marketing Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid technical training

Take-home company vehicle

Paid time off for prior experience

Job summary

Mechanical Comfort, Inc. in Ames, Iowa, seeks a Building Automation / HVAC Controls Technician to install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BAS systems. The role requires strong HVAC knowledge, electrical skills, and the ability to learn Siemens controls.

Expect collaboration with service techs and project teams to deliver reliable climate control solutions. The ideal candidate will read schematics and sequences, document changes clearly, and continuously develop technical expertise in

Qualifications

• HVAC knowledge and strong mechanical fundamentals.
• Electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Comfort with software-based control systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, sequences and plans.
• Strong documentation and communication habits.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate BAS controls wiring and field devices.
• Program and configure controllers and control sequences.
• Commission building-automation systems.
• Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, controllers and integrations.
• Read mechanical drawings, schematics and controls documentation.
• Document programming and field changes accurately.
• Coordinate with HVAC service technicians, electricians and project teams.
• Communicate system findings clearly to customers.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Electrical troubleshooting

Software-based control systems

Schematics interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Siemens BAS

Johnson Controls

Job description

Full-time Description

HVAC Controls / Building Automation Technician

Location / Territory: Ames, Iowa / Central Iowa; home daily.

About The Company

Mechanical Comfort, Inc. is an established Central Iowa commercial mechanical contractor serving customers through HVAC/R, controls, sheet metal, plumbing, scientific-equipment and planned-maintenance capabilities. MCI emphasizes trained craftspeople, customer satisfaction and long-term technical development.

Role Summary

MCI is seeking a Building Automation / HVAC Controls Technician who understands both HVAC equipment and the controls systems operating it. The ideal candidate can contribute to installation, programming, commissioning and troubleshooting of BAS systems; candidates experienced with another controls platform can be considered if they have strong fundamentals and the ability to learn Siemens.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and terminate BAS controls wiring and field devices.
• Program and configure controllers and control sequences.
• Commission building-automation systems.
• Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, controllers and integrations.
• Diagnose both HVAC/mechanical and controls-related problems.
• Read mechanical drawings, schematics and controls documentation.
• Support panel and network setup.
• Verify system operation against intended sequences.
• Document programming and field changes accurately.
• Coordinate with HVAC service technicians, electricians and project teams.
• Communicate system findings clearly to customers.
• Continue technical development on MCI's Siemens platform.

Required Qualifications

• HVAC systems knowledge and strong mechanical fundamentals.
• Electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Computer aptitude and comfort working with software-based systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, sequences and plans.
• Systematic troubleshooting mindset.
• Strong documentation and communication habits.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing BAS/building-controls experience.
• Siemens controls experience.
• Programming and commissioning experience.
• Experience with Johnson Controls or another major BAS platform.
• Networking/integration knowledge.
• Commercial HVAC service background.

Success Metrics

• Independently completes increasingly complex controls assignments.
• Programs and commissions systems accurately.
• Diagnoses controls problems without overlooking underlying HVAC issues.
• Produces clear, reliable documentation.
• Reduces dependence on the Service Manager for routine BAS work.
• Develops toward a lead-level controls resource.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on and develop deeper expertise in Siemens Building Automation.
• Direct path toward higher-level controls responsibility.
• Company-paid technical training and continuing education.
• Take-home company vehicle plus company technology.
• PTO credit for applicable prior experience.
• Broad commercial mechanical environment rather than controls work in isolation.
• Established company with visible career-development opportunities.

Salary Description

$30–$45/hour