Controls Technician I

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenville, SC

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Controls Technician I position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Main Campus HVAC building automation systems (BAS) and other controls. This involves highly technical work in the installation, set-up, commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of moderately-complex building systems level controls including network controllers and field controllers for air-handling units (AHU's), terminal units, variable air volume (VAV) and constant air volume (CAV) systems, exhaust fans, chillers, boilers, pumps, compressors, energy recovery units, etc. and instrumentation. The technician will independently investigate and analyze building level network (BLN) controls systems components, recommend changes, implement repairs, and verify results for proper operation. The role also includes running reports to analyze equipment operation and efficiency, providing assistance and serving as a technical resource to HVAC staff, and working with contractors and IT staff to complete projects. The technician will perform both preventive and corrective maintenance work orders and respond to emergencies or call backs as part of a rotating on-call assignment. This position is considered essential for adverse weather response and requires operating ECU vehicles, necessitating a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate HVAC building automation systems (BAS) and other controls.
• Install, set-up, commission, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain building systems level controls.
• Investigate and analyze building level network (BLN) controls systems components.
• Recommend changes, implement repairs, and verify results for proper operation.
• Run reports to analyze equipment operation and efficiency.
• Provide assistance and serve as a technical resource to HVAC staff.
• Work with contractors and IT staff to complete projects.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Respond to emergencies or call backs as part of a rotating on-call assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two years of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Requires certification(s).
• Valid NC Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous electronic controls experience.
• Certification in HVAC, controls, electronics, or related fields.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary range.
• Opportunity to work in a large university environment.
• Involvement in essential maintenance and operations.