Commercial HVAC Controls Technician - Columbia, SC

Job Title: Controls Technician

Department: Studebaker Controls

Reports to: Technician Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

COMPANY COMPENSATION

  • Total Compensation $50K-$100K
  • This pay range is based on experience, skill set, and geographic location.
  • You get paid every Friday and we understand that family comes first!

LOCATION: This position will be primarily serving our South Carolina and Georgia clients. Travel to our clients and office locations will be required. Occasional travel to our Lexington, NC office will be required.

SUMMARY: Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, and commission Building Automation Systems (BAS) and related equipment as assigned in a timely, high- quality manner. Conduct work with highest level of professionalism, build client, coworker, and outside contact relationships, and offer solutions to clients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technician

  • Troubleshoot/repair, service, and perform preventative maintenance on existing BAS equipment in a timely and quality manner
  • Perform Building Automation System integrations
  • Install and program Building Automation Systems
  • Generate custom graphical interface for new and existing controls systems as required
  • Continued technical training (classroom, OJT and personal studies) in order to improve technical abilities. This will be monitored and discussed during each review for improvement.
  • Demonstrate capability of handling a heavy workload of calls.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism by arriving to work on time, maintaining a neat physical appearance and work vehicle in clean working order
  • Present a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with customers and co-workers
  • Organize all work detail (work performed, service recommendations, purchase order numbers for material purchased, etc.) and complete an accurate work ticket for billing & payroll purposes.
  • Submit accurate and complete start-up and checkout Sheets in a timely manner
  • Promote new business by reporting leads
  • Exercise effective communication with the customer and co-workers
  • Build rapport and positive working relationships with clients, vendors, and other outside contacts
  • Fully utilize technology to enhance performance (email, internet usage, etc)
  • Work with other Technicians by sharing knowledge and experience. This could be of technical nature or specific issues related to the facility.
  • Demonstrate the Total Comfort Solutions values daily
  • Ability to mentor apprentice level technicians
  • Controls Technician will continue the on-call rotation and will be available nights and weekends on the weeks he pulls on-call and will work nights and weekends as needed.
  • Assist with review, training and closeout of the project to ensure customer is satisfied with the project.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience programming building automation systems (BAS) and integrating with third party equipment
  • Working knowledge of PCs and computer networking
  • Organization and time management skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and schematics
  • Will have available the tools necessary to accomplish the work of a Level 3.
  • Use proper tools and instruments for troubleshooting.
  • Extensive knowledge in safe work habits.
  • Experience with managing agreements and quoted jobs to the margins and standards at which they were sold.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to pass fit-for-duty evaluations as required for contract requirements.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENT

Industry-specific knowledge gained from working in the field:

  • Knowledge/experience using a voltmeter, ohmmeter, and ammeter.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting
  • Experience understanding airflow standards, measurements, and instruments.
  • Some knowledge of air balance with a Balometer
  • Possess a technical knowledge and experience level to troubleshoot, repair and maintain BAS systems unsupervised. This includes, but not limited to, Unitary/VAV controllers and associated sensors, Communication Bus’, and JACE/Niagara Software updates and basic programming.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are typical for field of BAS Systems which include regular exposure to weather conditions and require a high level of physical activity as outlined below. Operating power or hand tools and a motor vehicle is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 5% Match
  • Company truck
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Fuel card
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tools provided
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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