HVAC Controls Technician, Warren MI

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc. seeks a seasoned HVAC Controls Technician to join our team on a military installation. The role operates within a focused 8-person shop, maintains 55 buildings over nearly 2 million sq ft, and offers a competitive hourly rate with annual raises.

The position runs Mon-Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, with security clearance requirements and after-hours on-call duties. Candidates should have Niagara N4 cert and 3+ years of controls experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years HVAC and/or Controls experience (heavier weight in controls).
• Required Niagara N4 certification.
• Level 2 Niagara Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate centralized and local HVAC control systems using UMCS Automation System; manage occupancy schedules and alarms.
• Work with Niagara/Tridium platform to control/monitor building systems; familiarity with LON, Honeywell, BACnet controllers; experience with proprietary software from vendors.
• Program wiring sheets, relay logic, and PLC logic for control systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC control systems (central and local).
• Analyze utility data and prepare reports to identify energy efficiency opportunities.
• Learn HVAC components such as compressors, condensers, regulators, valves, meters, gauges, and economizers.
• Comply with industry, company, and government regulations, safety standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
• On-call for after-hours emergency calls.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Niagara N4 certification

Level 2 Niagara Certification

Tools

Niagara/N4 platform

Proprietary building software (Trane/Johnson Controls/Siemens)

Job description

PCSI seeks a motivated, friendly, and seasoned HVAC Controls Technician to join our team. This role will deliver the highest-quality service for our customers. This position is at one location, is part of an 8-person HVAC shop, is part of a 70-person project team, and executes facility operations and maintenance (O&M) and repair contracts for 55 buildings totaling nearly 2 million square feet on a military installation. The ideal candidate should have experience working with a diverse work group, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who Are We

PCSI is a non-profit organization and federal contractor that provides support services to hospitals, military bases, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. We aim to integrate veterans and other people with disabilities into meaningful, customer-facing jobs with competitive wages and benefits. We operate under AbilityOne—a federal initiative for employing people with disabilities—and serving people of all abilities in their career development journey is at the heart of what we do.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What You'll Do As a HVAC Controls Technician

Shift: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday

Rate of Pay: $52.65 per hour plus Health & Welfare (union shop) annual raises

• Monitor and operate centralized and local HVAC control systems using the Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) Automation System. Monitoring includes occupancy schedules, system alarms, abnormal conditions.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Niagara/Tridium platform to control/monitor building systems. Preferred specific experience on LON, Honeywell, BACnet controllers. In addition, desired experience working with proprietary building software (Trane, Johnson Controls, Siemens, etc.) and their respective subcontractors.
• Experience in programming related to wire sheet, relay, and PLC Logic.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC control systems, including both centrally controlled and locally controlled equipment.
• Analyze utility consumption data and prepare reports to identify trends and opportunities for improving building performance, system reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Ability to learn HVAC equipment components, such as compressors, condensers, heat pump regulators, fluid & refrigerant gas line valves, meters, and gauges, digital controlled devices, hydronic heating and cooling, and economizer systems
• Complies with all industry, company, and government regulations, safety standards, cybersecurity requirements and facility operating procedures.
• On-call for after-hours emergency calls.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years HVAC and/or Controls experience (heavier weight in controls).
• Required Niagara N4 certification.
• Level 2 Niagara Certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and appliances required for installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Strong computer aptitude with demonstrated proficiency in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn new technologies.
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak the English language.

Working Conditions

• Successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background check, and motor vehicle report.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance, including a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation.
• Maintain valid State of Michigan driver’s license and remain insurable to operate Company vehicles.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.