Senior DDC BAS & HVAC Controls Specialist

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows seeks an experienced HVAC/Building Automation Systems technician to install, program, and maintain DDC BAS hardware and software. The role requires five years of DDC experience, universal CFC certification, and Iowa refrigeration/hydronics/HVAC licensure or the ability to obtain it.

The position involves diagnosing complex control system issues, optimizing energy performance, and serving as a liaison with contractors and staff.

Qualifications

• Two-year college Associates Degree or equivalent trade certification and specialized training.
• Five years DDC experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must have Universal CFC certification.
• Must have refrigeration, hydronics, and HVAC licensure in Iowa or able to obtain in a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Installs, programs, maintains, and troubleshoots DDC BAS hardware and software.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation systems.
• Diagnostics and repairs of complex electronic control system malfunctions.
• Programs and optimizes BAS to support energy efficiency and operations.
• Mentors HVAC Technicians and supports certification efforts.
• Coordinates contractor activities as liaison between contractors and Prairie Meadows.
• Maintains engineering documentation, AutoCAD drawings, and CMMS records.

Skills

DDC programming

BAS troubleshooting

Mentoring technicians

Education

Associates degree / trade cert

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Job description

Prairie Meadows seeks an experienced HVAC/Building Automation Systems technician to install, program, and maintain DDC BAS hardware and software. The role requires five years of DDC experience, universal CFC certification, and Iowa refrigeration/hydronics/HVAC licensure or the ability to obtain it.

The position involves diagnosing complex control system issues, optimizing energy performance, and serving as a liaison with contractors and staff.