Controls Technician

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

Working Title

Department

Department UO Building Systems Maintenance-1004

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260766

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/24/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/02/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

This position is part of a career ladder with pay commensurate with each level. Job duties are cumulative by level. Positions at higher levels are expected to perform the duties identified for that level as well as those established for preceding levels.

• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of low voltage electrical systems and HVAC controls.
• Assist with commissioning and balancing of HVAC control systems.
• Assist with common electrical activities.
• Learn to interpret and use schematics and blueprint drawings to complete the installation and troubleshooting of electrical conduit systems, wiring, and device termination.
• Complete work orders and utilize an electronic time keeping system daily.

• Install, maintain, and repair of low voltage electrical systems and HVAC controls.
• Use schematics to rough-in, wire, and terminate room controls, lab controls, and air handling and hydronic system controls.
• Perform room controls commissioning and room balancing (non-lab).

• Perform common electrical activities.
• Train, mentor, and verify work of other staff, students, temp, and/or on-call personnel in the installation and commissioning of HVAC room and system controls and service work.
• Confirm scope, schedule, and budget requirements of work assignments and coordinate changes.
• Test and diagnose circuits in low voltage electrical and building automation controls wiring, equipment, and fixtures utilizing testing devices to ensure compatibility and functionality of the system.

• Perform commissioning and balancing of room, hydronic and air handling control systems (non-lab).
• Assist with project development and safety coordination.

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• High school or equivalent experience.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Thinking and reasoning skills.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Familiar with and able to…