Senior Control Technician - Building Automation & HVAC

UofL; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Control Technician III to install, program, startup, commission, integrate, and maintain building automation systems (BAS) across campus facilities. The role requires knowledge of HVAC controls, energy management, and building networks, with on-site presence and an on‑call rotation.

A high school diploma with 4+ years of related experience is required. Responsibilities include troubleshooting pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls, performing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pre-employment physical exam required.
• Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Respond to temperature, humidity, pressure, indoor air quality, and airflow complaints by assessing site conditions and troubleshooting building systems.
• Use laptop software, meters, and sensors to evaluate performance; read and interpret control logic and diagrams, wiring schematics, manufacturer data, and written instructions.
• Perform diagnostic testing and make appropriate adjustments and repairs to pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and digital control systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems to maintain correct temperature, humidity, pressure, and volume of building systems.
• Inspect, test, clean, adjust, and calibrate all types of environmental sensors and controls.
• Adjust, repair, and rebuild valves, dampers, linkages, and their associated actuators.
• Renovate and upgrade building automation and control systems to accommodate new technology or improve energy conservation.
• Plan and coordinate activities to minimize disruptions during system shutdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of tests, inspections, repairs, replacements, and other related administrative duties.
• Coordinate work with building occupants and other trades.
• Perform database verification and backups on digital control panels.
• Provide demolition, modification, and installation services for renovation projects as requested.
• Install, modify, diagnose, test, repair, calibrate, and operate a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic HVAC equipment systems to improve energy efficiency.
• Monitor and operate building automation systems through a graphic user interface.

Job description

The University of Louisville is seeking a Control Technician III to install, program, startup, commission, integrate, and maintain building automation systems (BAS) across campus facilities. The role requires knowledge of HVAC controls, energy management, and building networks, with on-site presence and an on‑call rotation.

A high school diploma with 4+ years of related experience is required. Responsibilities include troubleshooting pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls, performing