Instrumentation and Controls Technician II

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Austin, TX seeks an experienced HVAC controls technician to troubleshoot and resolve electronic and pneumatic control systems in university buildings. You will lead cross-discipline teams, perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and system upgrades to improve comfort and energy efficiency.

The role requires five years of journey-level experience, a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, and the ability to work on-call.

Qualifications

• Five years journey-level experience with pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electronic and pneumatic controls systems for HVAC in university buildings.
• Lead work teams across maintenance disciplines to resolve complex control system problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrate controls and sensors.
• Renovate and upgrade control systems to improve HVAC efficiency and building comfort.
• Provide timely customer service and update supervisors on work order status.

Skills

HVAC Control Systems

Pneumatic Instrumentation

DDC Instrumentation

Preventive Maintenance

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Device Operation

iPhone

iPad

Laptop

Desktop Computer

Job description

• Troubleshoot and resolve electronic and pneumatic controls systems and component issues for HVAC comfort control in university buildings
• Lead work teams across multiple maintenance disciplines to resolve complex technical control system problems
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrate electronic and pneumatic controls and sensors
• Renovate and upgrade control systems to improve HVAC efficiency, building comfort, and energy conservation
• Assist other shops, team members, and outside entities with shop goals and related key performance indicators
• Provide timely and courteous customer service and keep supervisors updated on daily work order status
• Research and recommend repair components and test equipment; create material lists and acquire materials
• Maintain accurate records of materials, daily time reports, and system documentation
• Gather building HVAC and mechanical field data to facilitate performance analysis and improvement
• Participate in the On-Call Program
• Attend staff meetings, safety training, and other meetings
• Perform other related functions as assigned

Requirements

• High school or GED
• Five years of journey-level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship
• Criminal background check required for selected applicant/finalist
• May be required to pass a physical examination
• May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator
• Must maintain acceptable driver rating if driving University vehicles
• Required to operate an electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, or laptop/desktop computer for time reporting and work management
• Required materials: resume/CV, three work references with contact information including at least one supervisor reference, and letter of interest

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and pneumatic control systems for HVAC applications, with a strong focus on improving efficiency and comfort in building environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining accurate documentation and performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HVAC Control Systems
• Pneumatic Instrumentation
• DDC Instrumentation
• Preventive Maintenance
• Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Repair
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Calibration
• Performance Analysis
• Data Gathering
• Material Acquisition
• Documentation
• Technical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Instruction Following
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

• HVAC Efficiency
• Energy Conservation
• On-Call Program
• Safety Training
• Key Performance Indicators

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Device Operation
• IPhone
• IPad
• Laptop
• Desktop Computer