Controls Mechanic

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Hourly Range

$41.28

Overview

Installs and maintains equipment, including HVAC, HVAC Building Automation systems, electronics, and pneumatics. Requires experience with Building Automation systems, direct digital controls (DDC), DDC interfaces, and DDC mechanical point monitoring within a Building Automation network.

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 4:20 p.m.

-12:20 a.m.

Date Last Bid Accepted

Monday, 10/27/25 at 5:00 p.m.

Location

Yale School of Medicine

Principal Responsibilities

Performs assignments under limited supervision.

Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor.

Under the direction of the supervisor, assume general responsibility for the completion of assignments in a timely and efficient manner.

Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommend changes.

Secures materials, supplies and equipment.

Diagnoses, services and repairs pneumatic, electric and local electronic control systems associated with building HVAC systems using prints and schematics; retrofits and installs local electrical, electronic and pneumatic control systems including wiring and tubing; an appropriately trained incumbent diagnoses building‑related problems via the automation system, maintains and installs automation systems hardware and field equipment. Uses application software and color graphics related to the automation systems and informs automation system analysts of all field changes.

Maintains a clean work area and/or clean job site.

Trains lower‑grade employees using various training methods available to him.

Observes safety standards and practices.

Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

Required

Education and Experience

Four or more years experience in HVAC Digital Controls. High school level education or equivalent.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Must hold a valid driver's license. All External candidates require an S-2 License and an OSHA 10 Certificate.

Required

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions.

Handle mathematics pertinent to the job.

Physical Requirements

Climb ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet.

Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting.

Work in confined areas; sustained overhead work.

Work outside in all types of weather.

Move both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools.

Move, assemble, lift or carry furniture, equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

Drive.

Job Posting Date

10/29/2025

Job Category

Service Worker

Bargaining Unit

L35

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade 11

Compensation Grade Profile

Labor Grade 11

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On‑site

Location

60 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health

Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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