Sr. Controls Technician

PremiStar; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PremiStar is seeking a Senior Controls Technician in Frankfort, Illinois. The role involves programming and troubleshooting HVAC automation systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards in both office and field environments.

Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience, clear communication skills, and be comfortable leading projects. This is a union position offering competitive salary grade 13 and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Controls Technician preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC control systems like Honeywell and Johnson Controls.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and download BAS for HVAC controls.
• Troubleshoot system issues onsite and remotely.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year technical training certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Controls Technician

DATE: 05/15/2026

BUSINESS UNIT and/or DEPARTMENT: Controls

SALARY GRADE: 13 | Overtime Eligibility: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Manager – Controls or Department Manager/GM

Direct Reports: None

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and download Building Automation Systems (BAS) for HVAC controls.
• Install, test, start-up, and commission control systems to ensure proper functionality and project design.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform technical diagnostics onsite and remotely.
• Serve as a field expert and may act as a team lead in controls, often assisting other technicians with complex troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure successful system integration within project timelines.
• Maintain and update project documentation including control drawings, programming files, and operation manuals.
• Develop database and store backups for all customer sites.
• Provide technical expertise to Account Managers for estimating purposes.
• Coordinate and document customer training on BAS systems for usage and maintenance.
• Comply with company, industry, and safety standards.
• Provide technical support for ongoing service and warranty-related issues.
• Complete start-up/commissioning forms and complete the project punch list in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and a two-year technical training certificate concentrated in HVAC systems or completion of a union apprenticeship program. Equivalent combinations of work experience and education will also be considered.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Controls Technician preferred.
• Tridium or WebCTRL Certification preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of HVAC control systems (e.g., Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC mechanical sequence of operations.
• Ability to use a laptop computer running a Windows operating system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and communicate with others.
• Physical demands: must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

This job operates in both an office and a field environment.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

This is a union position.