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University of Florida

Industrial Controls Tech I

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What they do

A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.

$64,151 / year median in Florida

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Industrial Controls Tech I Apply now Job no: 541130 Work type:
Staff Full-Time Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible Department:
63570300
  • FS-OPER
EG ENERGY-CONTROLS
Classification Title:
Industrial Controls Tech I Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of HVAC, Chiller, and/or Electrical Experience.
Job Description:
Using field knowledge combined with the necessary tools, equipment, meters, and computers, assist and/or install, operate, and/or adjust pneumatic and digital building automation and control system controllers with their associated components (sensors, actuators, relays, transducers, valves, variable frequency drives, controllers, etc.) both connected to a network or "stand alone" for, but not limited to, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); heating hot water; chilled water; steam; etc.; to maintain an energy efficient, safe, and comfortable environment in laboratories, offices, classrooms, etc. Assist/install control panels and sensors and troubleshoots and repairs building-automation-system field cabinets, including communications equipment, printed circuit boards, power supplies, electrical/electronic controls, sensors, and transducers; Assists the Building Automation Technician II/III in performing necessary commissioning, diagnostic, and maintenance procedures (such as field verification of system functions to ensure the proper operation of building automation systems; Assists the Building Automation Technician II/III in editing computer programs for building-automation-system points (such as defining point acronyms, setting up trends and alarms, and/or soliciting alarm specifications from operating personnel. Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time. Provide support services to other trades (e.g., properly route or phase WR) as may be required for the timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment. Obtain parts from Centrals Stores for assigned WR. Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment. With oversight, monitor inventory, research and order supplies and parts. Provide support service to other trades, as may be required for timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment. Employee must obtain a State of Florida Class "E" Operator License within 60 days of date of employment. This position
Requires:
  • Valid Florida driver license
  • Post-offer health assessment
  • Criminal background check
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE
Work hours
  • Monday
  • Friday, 7: 00 am
  • 3:30pm.
40 hours a week. Emergency work as needed; works On-Call as required.
Expected Salary:
$25.00 to $29.00 Hourly based on experience.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of HVAC, Chiller, and/or Electrical Experience.
Preferred:
KNOWLEDGE OF
Instrumentation installation, calibration, maintenance, and/or repair of building automation systems.
SKILLED IN
Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC installation, service or troubleshooting.
ABILITY TO
Basic computer skills, windows file structure, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), and understand basic networking. Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes Advertised:
28 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App