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Building Controls Technician

Company:
The Building People
Location:
Great Neck, NY, 11024
Posted:
June 09, 2025
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Job Description

The Control Technician will provide services related to the retro commissioning and calibration of existing control systems. The position will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements. The control technician will be responsible for assisting in calibration, point to point check out, programming, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems as directed.

Responsibilities/Duties

Helps to maintain accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines

Complete sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems

Complete PID loop tuning on equipment programs to optimize equipment operation

Assist with project sub-contractors where needed, specifically test and balance contractors

Assist the project team in the engineering of control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents

Helps to implement programming, graphics, and sequences of operations for Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems.

Required Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Previous experience with Niagara 4 workbench software

Strong analytical skills

Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits

Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools, including test equipment to aid in calibration of sensors

Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others

Basic understanding of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment

Required Experience/Education

At least 1 year of experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems

Niagara Ax or N4 certification a plus but not required

Understanding of installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices/sensors

Physical Requirements

Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs

Salary range: $65-85k

Full-time

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