HVAC Controls Technician

idexcel; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in California is seeking an experienced technician to perform testing, calibration, and maintenance of HVAC and building automation systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of industry experience and strong troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include system backups, emergency service calls, and mentoring junior technicians. A technical diploma and a valid driver’s license are required. This role supports career development within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience in HVAC/Building Automation controls industry.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate and verify system and peripheral devices.
• Perform system backups, and install updates and patches.
• Ensure all assigned Preventive Maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Respond to and resolve Emergency Service Calls as required.
• Act as a mentor to junior technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Programming

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic Project Management

Basic Selling Skills

Education

Technical College Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Test, calibrate verify system and peripheral devices. Testing to be performed according to all applicable standards and codes (e.g. ULC536).
• Verify system functional performance to ensure proper operations according to contract requirements and shop drawings/sequence of operations, etc.
• Perform system backups, install appropriate updates and patches.
• Complete documentation of all work done, including all readings, offsets, etc.
• Update Customer drawings/documentation with any configuration or model changes.
• Ensure all assigned Preventive Maintenance tasks are completed in the time allotted and the month scheduled.
• Respond to and resolve Emergency Service Calls as required, in accordance with customer contract deliverables.
• Diagnose and perform repairs in a time effective manner.
• Participation in delivery of Small Service or Install jobs, including but limited to, engineering, drawings, programming, documentation, installation, management of sub-contractors, start-up, testing and customer acceptance.
• Keep abreast of changes and new developments in product and preventive maintenance techniques.
• Act as a mentor to junior technicians.
• Availability for and performance of duties outside of normal working hours as required.
• Promote, build and maintain good customer relations.
• Keep supervisor informed of customer requirements, systems status, and actual, potential or perceived customer problems.
• Supply information on adds or extras to appropriate client resource e.g. Site Primary tech, SSJ Salesrep, FSL, etc..
• Demonstrate System and provide training to customers as required.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area, with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Technical College Diploma in the appropriate field or in lieu of degree 5 years industry experience
• 5 years related experience including troubleshooting, programming and delivery of small jobs in the HVAC/Building Automation controls industry
• 3 years experience of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record

Preferred skills:

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position with reasonable accommodation. May need to lift object over 25 pounds such as climbing ladder out of vehicle. NO REPETITIVE LIFTING..
• Language requirements as may be required geographically.
• Ability to acquire and demonstrate skills and product knowledge to meet the requirements of the role.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, Control systems, Mechanical system operation and building facilities. Installed Systems Product knowledge EBI, XL5000, CARE, ComfortPoint, PCs and general network knowledge.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and get things done.
• Basic Project Management skills.
• Basic Selling Skills.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Strong communication skills to deal with co-workers, customers and contractors.
• Basic understanding of fundamentals of contract principles.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, work is generally not reviewed in detail.
• Guidance is available to review work as required.
• Makes independent decisions. Difficult, complex or unusual matters or decisions are usually referred to more senior authority.