Building Automation Installation Technician

Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years! Southern Air, Inc., is a company dedicated to employee growth and excellent customer service. We have branch locations throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located in Lynchburg, VA.

Building Automation Installation Technician performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of building automation and HVAC control systems.

• Install EMT conduit.
• Pull and terminate multi-conductor cables.
• Install components associated with HVAC control systems.
• Use various tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, and testing equipment.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, devices, and sensors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 1+ years of experience in the electrical or HVAC field or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Must multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and can pass the background requirements.
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.

• Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health savings account
• Dental Plan
• 401k with company match
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wages range from $16 - $37 an hour, depending on experience and education

• Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures.
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment.
• Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a commercial setting.

The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and expectations. Depending on their position, individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions.

Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl often. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability, or protected veteran status.

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