HVAC Controls Technician

AlphaGov; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Ongoing technical training and certif.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to support commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities along the Gulf Coast. This field-based role covers installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of BAS and DDC controls.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with BAS platforms, low-voltage systems, and strong customer-service skills; willingness to travel regionally is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HVAC controls or BAS
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and control sequences
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Proven troubleshooting of controls and BAS systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Install, startup, commission, and service HVAC controls and BAS
• Perform controller startup, testing, and sequencing
• Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and networks
• Read control drawings and project specifications
• Document commissioning and service activities

Skills

BAS knowledge

DDC controls

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Customer service

Field service travel

Education

EPA certification

Electrical license

Technical certifications

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Distech

Alerton

Carrier

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to join a growing Building Automation and Controls team supporting commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities throughout the Gulf Coast region.
This field-based role will focus on the installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS). The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with DDC controls, low‑voltage systems, commercial HVAC equipment, and BAS communication protocols, along with strong troubleshooting and customer‑service skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and service HVAC controls and BAS systems
• Perform controller startup, point‑to‑point testing, wiring inspections, functional testing, and system commissioning
• Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, VFDs, communication networks, and related field devices
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, sequences of operation, and project specifications
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and system‑performance issues
• Support startup, commissioning, system optimization, and performance verification for new and existing BAS installations
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Programmers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution
• Train customers and facility personnel on system operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
• Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, startup records, and other required project paperwork
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and service calls as needed
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, professionalism, and customer service

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in HVAC controls, BAS, DDC controls, or related low‑voltage systems
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and sequences of operation
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and BAS‑related issues
• Hands‑on experience with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, valves, dampers, VFDs, and related control devices
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Distech, Alerton, Carrier, or similar systems
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other building automation communication protocols
• Commercial HVAC controls installation and commissioning experience preferred
• EPA certification, electrical license, or relevant technical certifications are a plus
• Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving, and customer‑service skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the Gulf Coast region

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Ongoing technical training and manufacturer certification opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing Building Automation and Controls team
• Collaborative, safety‑focused work environment
• Exposure to a wide range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal BAS projects
• Opportunity to develop expertise across multiple controls platforms and technologies