HVAC Controls Technician - BAS / DDC Low Voltage Field Service

We are hiring an HVAC Controls Technician to install, service and troubleshoot building automation and DDC control systems in commercial and industrial facilities across Olathe, KS and the Kansas City metro. This field-based role works on low-voltage controls for air handlers, rooftop units, VAV systems, boilers, chillers, pumps and exhaust systems. Experienced BAS technicians and low-voltage technicians ready to specialize in HVAC controls are both encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Pay of $30 to $40 per hour, based on controls experience
• Full-time, field-based work at commercial and industrial jobsites across the metro
• Manufacturer and controls-system training to build BAS and DDC skills
• Hands-on work with major BAS platforms and commercial HVAC equipment

Key Responsibilities - HVAC Controls Technician

• Install, terminate and test control wiring for controllers, sensors, thermostats, actuators, relays, VFDs, dampers and valves. Mount control panels, transformers and power supplies, and complete point-to-point checkout.
• Read electrical drawings, control diagrams, wiring schematics, mechanical plans and sequences of operation. Use them to guide installation and verify field devices.
• Troubleshoot control circuits, communication issues, sensors, actuators and controllers using a digital multimeter. Replace or repair failed controls components on service calls.
• Support system startup, checkout, commissioning and functional testing. Verify HVAC equipment operation through the building automation system.
• Coordinate with HVAC technicians, electricians, mechanical contractors, controls programmers and project managers. Document completed work, deficiencies, service findings and system changes.

Qualifications - HVAC Controls Technician

• 2+ years of experience in HVAC controls, building automation, DDC controls or low-voltage electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of 24VAC and low-voltage DC control circuits, relays, transformers, sensors, actuators and VFDs.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, control drawings and sequences of operation, and to troubleshoot with a multimeter.
• Basic understanding of commercial HVAC equipment such as air handlers, rooftop units, VAV boxes, boilers and chillers.
• Valid driver’s license, plus the ability to work independently and communicate clearly with customers and other trades.

Preferred Qualifications - Building Automation Technician

• Familiarity with BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus or LonWorks communication protocols.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Automated Logic, Distech or Delta Controls platforms.
• Experience installing and servicing commercial HVAC control systems.
• Startup, commissioning or controls programming experience.
• Background as a BAS technician, DDC technician, controls installer or HVAC service technician with controls experience.

Physical Requirements - HVAC Controls Technician

• Work from ladders and lifts, and in mechanical rooms, on rooftops and on active construction sites.
• Work in close quarters around HVAC equipment, with exposure to heat, cold, noise and outdoor weather.
• Lift and carry tools and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Drive daily to customer jobsites across the metro. This role is field-based, not remote.
• Follow electrical and jobsite safety requirements.

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