HVAC Control Technician; HVAC CNTRL TCHN

Position: HVAC Control Technician (HVAC CNTRL TCHN)

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Location:

Davis | Full Time

Job Summary

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Under general direction of the Supervisor, provide technical skills and labor to operate, maintain, install and troubleshoot heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls/systems. Provide journey-level programming knowledge to interface with the existing HVAC Control systems. (Siemens, Johnson, ALC).

Apply By Date

1/16/2026 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Must possess a certificate of completion from a recognized union apprenticeship program, University apprenticeship program, accredited trade school or have the equivalent amount of experience and training comparable to a journey level craftsperson in HVAC BMS control systems.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• No Minimum Education required
• Journey level technical experience and knowledge of HVAC systems and their controls. (i.e. DDC, electromechanical, electronic, and pneumatic).
• Experience with the installation of wiring and programming of VFDs; as well as experience with and knowledge of 1 phase/3 phase 120/208/480 and class 2 low voltage systems.
• Experience with basic operational modes of steam heating, hot water heating, chilled water bldg/process cooling systems, direct expansion air conditioners and chillers.
• Skills to use testing equipment including but not limited to: voltmeters; ampmeters; ohmmeters; airflow meters; temperature and humidity recorders; EMS service tools.
• Knowledge and skills in air balance, the ability to check and adjust air volumes to maintain proper air changes and pressurization; as well as knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures; and skills to review and understand technical data, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and craft terminology.
• Computer skills to retrieve workflow information, job assignments and material data entry; experience with MS Office; as well as ability to use computer hardware and software and firmware to operate, control, schedule and monitor building systems and utilities as directed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills to apply ladder logic.
• Skills to perform mathematical calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• 35% - Building Temperature Control System
• 25% - Ventilation Troubleshoot
• 20% - Operations of Digital Controls on Computers
• 15% - Commissioning and Preventative Maintenance
• 5% - Perform Other Tasks as Assigned

Department Overview

The FM Energy Conservation Office is a newly created team charged with maintaining, expanding and coordinating energy conservation efforts on campus.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $44.12/hr - $52.72/hr.
• Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  HVAC CNTRL TCHN
• UC Job Code: 008222
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8-5
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: K3-Skilled Trades
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE)…