HVAC Building Automation Technician - 40h Days

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• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in HVAC, Controls, Building Automation, or a related field preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems, building automation systems (BAS), and controls principles and practices.

• Working knowledge of BACnet or similar building automation communication protocols.

• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, controls, and mechanical equipment.

• Basic understanding of electrical systems and control components related to HVAC and building automation.

• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and system documentation.

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to work independently.

• Ability to perform physical job requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in confined or mechanical spaces.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and participation in on-call rotation as needed.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints

• Experience with Building Automation Systems (e.g., Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider, or similar)

• Working knowledge of building automation communication protocols

• Experience with HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, and energy management systems

• Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment

• Basic understanding of electrical systems and controls troubleshooting

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Access, adjust, delete, print, collect data, modify, and override Building Automation System (BAS) control point groups.

• Interpret and manage building control system alarms, point history trends, set points, scheduling, totalization, and routing functions.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate thermostats as needed.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair heating and cooling systems to ensure optimal performance.

• Diagnose and repair pneumatic and direct digital control (DDC) valves and associated control systems.

• Monitor and verify negative and positive pressure rooms to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

• Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair various mechanical and HVAC-related equipment.

• Operate and maintain all chiller plant equipment, including routine performance checks and troubleshooting.

• Perform water treatment testing for cooling towers and chillers; make appropriate chemical adjustments as needed.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems and related equipment.

• Respond promptly to emergency HVAC-related issues and system failures.

• Recommend equipment upgrades and improvements to support capital planning and system reliability.

• Coordinate and schedule HVAC system shutdowns with vendors and internal departments to minimize operational impact.

• Participate in the department’s on-call rotation to provide 24/7 off-hours coverage as required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

• Requires climbing ladders and working at heights.

• Requires working in confined spaces such as crawl spaces, tunnels, and mechanical rooms.

• Requires exposure to varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, and mechanical spaces (e.g., boiler rooms, chiller plants).

• Requires manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and computerized building automation systems.

• Requires visual acuity to read gauges, meters, system displays, and technical documents.

• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, and other energy-related hazards; must follow all safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Requires the ability to respond to emergency situations and work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and participation in on-call coverage, as needed.

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The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

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