Sr. Controls Technician

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

• 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.

• 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.