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Core Controls
HVAC/Electrical Building Automation Controls Installer
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A HVAC Mechanic or Installer installs and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units.
$51,054 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Are you an electrician, HVAC technician, or mechanical installer ready to move beyond the tool belt and into a career that pairs hands-on trade skills with technology? Core Controls is looking for a motivated, experienced installer to join our building automation systems (BAS) team in Georgetown, KY. Building automation is one of the fastest-growing trades in the construction industry — every new commercial building, hospital, school, and data center needs a controls system, and skilled installers are in short supply. If you have a few years of hands-on experience in the electrical, HVAC, or another related trade, this is your chance to move into a specialized, in-demand field with a clear path forward. Why Building Automation Controls? Controls work offers a different day-to-day than traditional electrical or mechanical trades, with advantages that make it an appealing next step in your career: Work with your mind, not just your hands. Instead of repetitive installation work, you'll troubleshoot logic, calibrate sensors, and commission systems using a laptop and diagnostic software — skills that are transferable and in demand well beyond one job site. More time indoors, less exposure to the elements. Much of the work happens in mechanical rooms, equipment closets, and finished spaces rather than roofs, trenches, or job sites exposed to weather. A clear path to lead installer. As you build controls experience, you can step up into a lead role — running your own crew, managing your own projects start to finish, and earning lead-level travel pay. If you'd rather stay hands-on and master the technical side instead, that's a respected path here too. A career ladder, not a ceiling. Beyond lead, controls people regularly move into programming, systems integration, project management, and engineering roles — no four-year degree required to start climbing. Recession-resistant demand. Every commercial building needs a controls system to run efficiently, which keeps this field steady even when general construction slows down. A 4-day work week. Monday through Thursday, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off — a schedule most trades can't offer. Paid travel. Your travel time is paid from your home to the project site. For lead installers, travel pay also covers the trip from the project site back home. Room to grow your earning potential. As you develop specialized controls, networking, and software skills, your value — and your pay — grows with it. Overtime work is also available for those who want the extra hours. Responsibilities Install conduit and low-voltage wiring in accordance with project specifications. Install HVAC building control system panels and field devices with precision and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with project specifications. Work with and integrate HVAC equipment and mechanical systems, including VFDs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and fan systems. Install and integrate peripheral devices and sensors such as CO2 monitors, space temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and flow meters. Support commissioning and start-up of control systems, including basic verification using a laptop and manufacturer software. Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and customers to ensure systems are installed correctly and on schedule.