HVAC Controls Technician

Job Title

HVAC Controls Technician (Building Automation Technician)

Pentagon, Federal Systems team

• Pay range: $43.00 - $58.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Company Vehicle:
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• Shift: Day shift, 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday
• Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting, and/or replacement of HVAC controls systems (BAS systems) and related mechanical equipment; most work involves Johnson Controls Metasys and Distech controls.
• Diagnose and repair a variety of electronic and digital control system malfunctions.
• Test and modify systems software when needed.
• Assist with sketching and documenting field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings.
• Provide training and associated manuals and documentation to customers on electronic control systems operations.
• Assist mechanical staff with troubleshooting issues and minor mechanical maintenance.
• Ensure work performed complies with company, federal regulations, industry standards and guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Compile project documentation such as certificates of completion, customer training forms, training certificates, and punch lists.
• Conduct self‑study (reading, research, and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company product lines; complete certifications as required.
• Read and properly interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics, and operational product manuals.
• Adhere to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, provide safety awareness leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites.

• 5+ years of experience working with HVAC Controls (Direct Digital Controls), VAVs, VRFs, or other related systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC control systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation, and servicing techniques.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required for site duties.

• Technical knowledge and experience working with Johnson Controls Metasys, Tridium Niagara, or Distech Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.
• Programming and/or troubleshooting experience with various brands of HVAC controls products such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Distech, Carrier, ALC, and Andover.
• Experience with BAS communication protocols, including at least one of BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, and/or LON.
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT.

• Technical schooling, bachelor’s, associate’s, or related degree in engineering, electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, HVAC, or a related field; relevant experience is acceptable.

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