HVAC Controls Technician III

Daikin Applied; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,216 - 78,468; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matches

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Controls Technician III to join our Building Automation Systems team. You will install, program, troubleshoot, and service commercial digital control systems, ensuring quality and profitability while delivering top-notch customer support.

The role requires strong knowledge of DDC controllers, BACnet/IP, Niagara AX/4, and calibration tools. You will mentor junior technicians, review work orders, and contribute to retrofit projects with a focus on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 50lbs with or without an accommodation.
• Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive and professional customer service with the goal of building and maintaining long‑term customer relationships.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot direct digital control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, commissioning, and replacement modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Maintain building automation systems by inspecting trend logs, reports, schedules, applications, hardware, and programming.
• Provide controls technical support to HVAC technicians.
• Create and/or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects.
• Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet scope, design, or specifications.
• Provide training and follow‑ups for customers and operations personnel.
• Complete work orders and review with customers for accuracy.
• Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively.

Skills

Troubleshooting

DDC controllers

BACnet protocol

Niagara AX

Niagara 4

HVAC controls

Customer service

Calibration tools

Programming and graphics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DDC software

Test instruments

Field devices

Job description

Controls Technician III

Location: Pittsburgh, PA – Onsite

Overview

The Controls Technician III position for Building Automation Systems (BAS) is critical to our success in ensuring our customers receive top‑notch service as it relates to the installation, programming, and service of commercial digital control systems while maintaining quality and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive and professional customer service with the goal of building and maintaining long‑term customer relationships.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot direct digital control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, commissioning, and replacement modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Maintain building automation systems by inspecting trend logs, reports, schedules, applications, hardware, and programming.
• Provide controls technical support to HVAC technicians.
• Create and/or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects.
• Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet scope, design, or specifications.
• Provide training and follow‑ups for customers and operations personnel.
• Complete work orders and review with customers for accuracy.
• Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively.

What's in it for you

• Factory Certified Training, Online Training Courses, or other professional on‑the‑job training in the HVAC Industry
• The opportunity to work on all types of commercial equipment and cutting‑edge technologies such as Intelligent Equipment, Magnetic Bearing Technology, and VRF Technology
• Daikin Applied provides technicians with company vehicle, laptops, mobile devices, and other technologies
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• The opportunity to work for a leading innovator in HVAC and make a difference in environmental initiatives to create a more sustainable world for all

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 50lbs with or without an accommodation.
• Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in mentoring less experienced technicians.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• Current first aid / CPR card.
• Proficiency with test instruments and calibration tools.
• Competency in operation of engineering/commissioning tools, DDC controllers and field devices, BACnet protocol fundamentals.
• Competency in the operation of HVAC equipment and controls.
• Ability to understand written sequences of operation.
• Ability to read low voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams.
• Niagara AX and/or Niagara 4 certification.
• Experience with any common integration protocols such as: BACnet MST/IP, LON, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet OIP, MQTT, or SQL.
• Strong computer skills, including computer networking fundamentals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer‑focused, results‑oriented professional, and strong team player.
• Motivated self‑starter that demonstrates initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% an employee contributes and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long‑term disability
• 120 hours (3 weeks) paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• 40 hours (1 week) sick time

Compensation

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $35.40 - $56.96 in PA. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.