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Professional Contract Services, Inc.
HVAC Controls Technician
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What they do
A HVAC Mechanic or Installer installs and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units.
$54,172 / year median in Michigan
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Overview PCSI seeks a motivated, friendly, and seasoned HVAC Controls Technician to join our team. This role will deliver the highest-quality service for our customers. This position is at one location, is part of an 8-person HVAC shop, is part of a 70-person project team, and executes facility operations and maintenance (O&M) and repair contracts for 55 buildings totaling nearly 2 million square feet on a military installation. The ideal candidate should have experience working with a diverse work group, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who Are We:
PCSI is a non-profit organization and federal contractor that provides support services to hospitals, military bases, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. We aim to integrate veterans and other people with disabilities into meaningful, customer-facing jobs with competitive wages and benefits. We operate under AbilityOne—a federal initiative for employing people with disabilities—and serving people of all abilities in their career development journey is at the heart of what we do. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. What You'll Do as aHVAC Controls Technician:
Shift:
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday -Friday Rate of Pay:
$52.65 per hour plus Health & Welfare (union shop) annual raises Monitor and operate centralized and local HVAC control systems using the Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) Automation System. Monitoring includes occupancy schedules, system alarms, abnormal conditions. Demonstrated experience working with the Niagara/Tridium platform to control/monitor building systems. Preferred specific experience on LON, Honeywell, BACnet controllers. In addition, desired experience working with proprietary building software (Trane, Johnson Controls, Siemens, etc.) and their respective subcontractors. Experience in programming related to wire sheet, relay, and PLC Logic. Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC control systems, including both centrally controlled and locally controlled equipment. Analyze utility consumption data and prepare reports to identify trends and opportunities for improving building performance, system reliability, and energy efficiency. Ability to learn HVAC equipment components, such as compressors, condensers, heat pump regulators, fluid & refrigerant gas line valves, meters, and gauges, digital controlled devices, hydronic heating and cooling, and economizer systems Complies with all industry, company, and government regulations, safety standards, cybersecurity requirements and facility operating procedures. On-call for after-hours emergency calls. All other duties as assigned. What You'll Need toBe Successful:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Approx. 3 years HVAC and/or Controls experience (heavier weight in controls).
- Required Niagara N4 certification.
- Level 2 Niagara Certification is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and appliances required for installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives.
- Strong computer aptitude with demonstrated proficiency in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn new technologies.
- Able to effectively read, write, and speak the English language. Working Conditions
- Successfully pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background check, and motor vehicle report.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance, including a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation.
- Maintain valid State of Michigan driver's license and remain insurable to operate Company vehicles.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).