PremiStar

Sr. Controls Technician

PremiStar  •  Frankfort, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

JOB TITLE:Senior Controls Technician

DATE:05/15/2026

BUSINESS UNIT and/or DEPARTMENT: Controls

SALARY GRADE: 13 Overtime Eligibility: Non-Exempt

Reports To:Manager – Controls or Department Manager/GM

Direct Reports: None



The Senior Controls Technician will control and monitor commercial building HVAC controls system equipment which includes: programming, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of Building Automation Systems (BAS). This role will maintain open communications, deliver top quality workmanship, develop customer relationships, and complete tasks/projects timely. The Senior Controls Technician will serve as a field expert in controls, often assisting other technicians with complex troubleshooting and may serve as a team lead. This role will receive direction and support from a team typically consisting of Project Managers, Programmers, Account Managers, and Engineers.

  • Program, configure, and download Building Automation Systems (BAS) for HVAC controls.
  • Install, test, start-up, and commission control systems to ensure proper functionality and project design.
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform technical diagnostics onsite and remotely.
  • Serves as a field expert and may act as a team lead in controls, often assisting other technicians with complex troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure successful system integration within project timelines.
  • Maintain and update project documentation including control drawings, programming files, and operation manuals.
  • Develops Database and stores backups for all customer sites.
  • Provide technical expertise to Account Managers for estimating purposes.
  • Coordinate and document customer training on BAS systems for usage and maintenance.
  • Complies with company, industry, and safety standards.
  • Provide technical support for ongoing service and warranty-related issues.
  • Complete start-up/commissioning forms and complete project punch list timely.

· High School diploma or GED and a two-year technical training certificate concentrated in HVAC systems or completion of a union apprenticeship program. An equivalent combination of work experience and education requirements will be considered.

· 5-7 years of experience as a Controls Technician preferred.


· Tridium or WebCTRL Certification preferred, but not required.

· Knowledge of HVAC control systems (ex. Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, etc.).

· Advanced knowledge of HVAC mechanical sequence of operations.

· Must be able to use a laptop computer running a windows operating system.

· Able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

· Demonstrated ability to lead others.

· Must clearly communicate in verbal and written form.

· Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.

· Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively with others.

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This is a union position.

PremiStar

About PremiStar

PremiStar, formerly Reedy Industries, operates a footprint of 52 commercial HVAC, building automation and plumbing branches across 16 states. We’re transforming our industry by investing in leading regional owner-operators, extraordinary people, unique customer-centered solutions and the communities we serve. With over 2,400 employees, PremiStar helps critical facilities owners and managers in commercial, municipal, educational and industrial market segments achieve more cost-effective, more energy-efficient and healthier environments. To learn more, visit PremiStar.com.

Industry
Facilities & Workplace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Deerfield, Illinois
Year Founded
1930
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