Controls Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and independent HVAC Controls Technician Programmer in Ferndale, MI to install, program, and service complex building automation systems (BAS) across the Metro Detroit region. In this high-impact, project-based role, you will lead the integration and commissioning of mission‑critical control hardware and software within commercial environments.

• Competitive hourly rate up to $70/hr based on experience. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
• Comprehensive PTO, health, and retirement benefits.
• No on‑call rotation.
• Company truck provided.
• Company tablet provided.

• Safely mount, wire, and integrate field‑level digital controls and complex building automation components per specific construction blueprints and engineering designs.
• Write, edit, and deploy functional programming logic for controller systems; perform rigorous functional loop testing, troubleshooting, and full system debugging to ensure seamless facility operations.
• Act as the primary on‑site controls authority, interfacing professionally with mechanical, electrical, and general contracting trades to ensure flawless scheduling and deployment.
• Manage field work deployed primarily throughout the tri‑county area (Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties), with occasional travel to outlying regions as project needs dictate.
• Maintain precise digital service logs, project tracking records, and as‑built notes while conducting professional system hand‑offs and operation training sessions for building clients.
• Working inside mission‑critical facilities.

• 5 to 10+ years of dedicated, hands‑on experience installing, programming, and maintaining commercial HVAC controls or complete Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Deep, absolute proficiency in reading and interpreting complex wiring diagrams, layout schematics, and functional sequence charts, alongside a fundamental understanding of DDC network protocols (BACnet, Lon Works, Modbus).
• Proven track record of operating independently with minimal supervision on mission‑critical facilities, making accurate field‑engineering decisions in fast‑paced construction environments.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara or Distech platforms is not required but highly preferred.