HVAC Controls Technician Jobs
HVAC Controls Technician jobs are open across commercial construction, facilities management, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing, from entry-level installer to senior controls engineer, with specializations in building automation systems, DDC programming, and energy management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
- To perform work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Direct Digital Control (DDC), pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
- Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner our team with utility providers and our campus peers to optimize building equipment function.
- Partner with Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives as well as to explore project funding options.
- Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.
Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in the area of energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, repair, and maintain DDC equipment related to HVAC systems.
- Use a workstation or portable terminal to command points, evaluate programs, back up databases, and update changes or additions to the databases.
- Interpret, modify and write software to control HVAC systems and equipment.
- Evaluate sequences of operation and assess the probability of the sequences functioning properly with DDC, pneumatic, and electric control systems when applied to HVAC equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams related to HVAC control systems. Diagnose HVAC system problems, including verifying the operation of dampers, valves, actuators, coils, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, VAV boxes, airflow devices, water flow devices, thermostats, and other HVAC components.
Prepare reports indicating findings after troubleshooting HVAC and DDC control systems.
RELATED DUTIES
- Install, repair, and maintain pneumatic controls, including receiver controllers, relays, switches, and other pneumatic devices used for control of HVAC systems.
- Install, repair, and maintain electric controls, including freezestats, relays, electric pneumatic and pressure electric switches.
- Access motor control centers and motor starters to wire control and status circuits.
- Install control cabinets, mount control equipment, and cut, bind, and route conduit lines for control wire and pneumatic tubing.
- Install, repair, and maintain other field devices, including sensors, airflow stations, water flow stations, freezestats, and other field devices to make a complete control system.
- Inspect, test, and analyze malfunctions of equipment, using an ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, flowmeter, oscilloscope, and computers.
- Make cables for computers.
- Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective electronic and pneumatic components. Perform preventive maintenance activities on DDC and other related control equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school and specialized training in HVAC systems and DDC technology is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, and materials related to HVAC and DDC systems is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC and DDC equipment is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience servicing DDC equipment at the component level is necessary.
- Some experience writing software for DDC systems related to HVAC systems is necessary.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Work schedule Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285653
Working Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Job Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Work Location
Troy Medical Campus
Troy, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Maintenance
Posting Begin/End Date
11/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
Salary
$108,492.80 - $109,532.80
Career Interest
Skilled Trades (Skilled Trades Union)
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
- To perform work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Direct Digital Control (DDC), pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
- Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner our team with utility providers and our campus peers to optimize building equipment function.
- Partner with Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives as well as to explore project funding options.
- Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.
Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in the area of energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, repair, and maintain DDC equipment related to HVAC systems.
- Use a workstation or portable terminal to command points, evaluate programs, back up databases, and update changes or additions to the databases.
- Interpret, modify and write software to control HVAC systems and equipment.
- Evaluate sequences of operation and assess the probability of the sequences functioning properly with DDC, pneumatic, and electric control systems when applied to HVAC equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams related to HVAC control systems. Diagnose HVAC system problems, including verifying the operation of dampers, valves, actuators, coils, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, VAV boxes, airflow devices, water flow devices, thermostats, and other HVAC components.
Prepare reports indicating findings after troubleshooting HVAC and DDC control systems.
RELATED DUTIES
- Install, repair, and maintain pneumatic controls, including receiver controllers, relays, switches, and other pneumatic devices used for control of HVAC systems.
- Install, repair, and maintain electric controls, including freezestats, relays, electric pneumatic and pressure electric switches.
- Access motor control centers and motor starters to wire control and status circuits.
- Install control cabinets, mount control equipment, and cut, bind, and route conduit lines for control wire and pneumatic tubing.
- Install, repair, and maintain other field devices, including sensors, airflow stations, water flow stations, freezestats, and other field devices to make a complete control system.
- Inspect, test, and analyze malfunctions of equipment, using an ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, flowmeter, oscilloscope, and computers.
- Make cables for computers.
- Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective electronic and pneumatic components. Perform preventive maintenance activities on DDC and other related control equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school and specialized training in HVAC systems and DDC technology is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, and materials related to HVAC and DDC systems is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC and DDC equipment is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience servicing DDC equipment at the component level is necessary.
- Some experience writing software for DDC systems related to HVAC systems is necessary.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Work schedule Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285653
Working Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Job Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Work Location
Troy Medical Campus
Troy, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Maintenance
Posting Begin/End Date
11/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
Salary
$108,492.80 - $109,532.80
Career Interest
Skilled Trades (Skilled Trades Union)
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Who's Hiring
- Johnson Controls59
- HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions17
- Albireo Energy13
- ENFRA11
- Trane Technologies10
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing12
- Staffing & Recruiting6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Education1
- Automotive1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HVAC controls technician jobs.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting DDC systems such as Niagara, Metasys, or Desigo
- EPA 608 certification or equivalent refrigerant handling credential
- Proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics
- Two or more years of hands-on controls installation, commissioning, or service experience
- Associate degree or technical diploma in HVAC, electrical technology, or a related field
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites as required
Tips for Your HVAC Controls Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to BAS platforms
List every building automation platform you've worked with by name, such as Niagara, Tridium, Siemens Desigo, or Johnson Controls Metasys. Hiring managers filter resumes for specific platform experience before reading anything else, so burying this detail hurts your chances.
Highlight certifications above your work history
Certifications like EPA 608, OSHA 10, or a manufacturer-specific credential from Honeywell or Schneider Electric carry significant weight. Place them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reaches your experience section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hvac controls technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project type
Filter openings by the facility type listed in the job description, whether that's hospitals, data centers, or multi-tenant commercial buildings. Your troubleshooting experience in one environment doesn't always transfer cleanly, so matching your background to the project type strengthens every application.
Prepare a controls-specific technical walkthrough
Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through how you would commission a VAV box or troubleshoot a PID loop from scratch. Practice narrating your diagnostic process out loud, referencing the specific tools and software you used, not just the outcome.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role is primarily service, commissioning, or design. These tracks carry different travel demands and advancement paths. Getting that scope in writing protects you from a service-heavy workload when you were hired expecting project commissioning.
HVAC Controls Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hvac controls technicians?
The most active employers for hvac controls technicians right now are Johnson Controls, HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions, and Albireo Energy, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated among building automation contractors and large facilities management firms.
How many hvac controls technician jobs are remote?
About 6% of hvac controls technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most controls work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are controls programming, software configuration, and project engineering roles that don't require on-site commissioning or service calls.
How do you become a hvac controls technician?
Start with a technical diploma or associate degree in HVAC, electrical technology, or mechatronics, then pursue an entry-level installation or service role to build hands-on wiring and equipment experience. From there, seek out employer-sponsored training on a specific building automation platform. Earning your EPA 608 certification and completing a manufacturer's controls training program moves you into dedicated controls roles.
How do you get hired as an hvac controls technician with little experience?
Focus on roles titled controls helper, automation technician apprentice, or BAS technician trainee, which are specifically structured for candidates coming out of technical school or a general HVAC background. Emphasize any exposure to low-voltage wiring, networking basics, or PLC work in your resume. Getting certified on a single platform like Niagara through a community college or vendor program makes you a concrete hire, not a training project.
What does the hvac controls technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your platform experience and the types of systems you've worked on. A technical interview or hands-on skills assessment typically follows, where you may be asked to walk through a commissioning sequence, interpret a sequence of operations, or diagnose a simulated fault. Final interviews often involve a field supervisor and cover travel expectations, on-call requirements, and a review of past project scopes.
Where can I find and apply to hvac controls technician jobs?
You can find and apply to hvac controls technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your platform experience, project type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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