Building Automation HVAC Controls Technician

Siemens•Chicago, IL

1h•$47,949 - $82,199•Onsite

About The Position

This Service Specialist role supports Siemens’ Rolling Meadows, Illinois branch and customers throughout the greater Chicago area. The position helps maintain and operate building automation systems at locations such as hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. Through customer interaction and technical service, the role contributes to energy and cost savings and supports more sustainable buildings. The work includes service agreement tasks, scheduled maintenance, project support, responding to service calls, performing repairs, and carrying out system checkout and startup. The position involves working with internal service teams, following Siemens and customer safety requirements, completing training and documentation, maintaining tools and test equipment, and using Siemens systems to record services and generate reports. Work is generally at customer locations and may include construction sites. Rotational on-call duty, minimal overnight travel, and extended hours may be required to meet commitments.

Requirements

Electro-mechanical experience through previous experience or education.
User-level PC and software skills.
Ability and willingness to work in varied circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment and working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, and above ceilings.
Willingness and ability to use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet.
Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
At least 18 years of age and a valid driver's license with limited violations.
Meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
Legally authorized to work continually and permanently in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or state-recognized GED.

Responsibilities

Execute digitalization and standard service operations strategies.
Work with internal service team members, including Service Sales, Client Service Managers, Service Coordinators, and Region Americas Digital Service Center personnel.
Follow safety requirements established by Siemens and its customers.
Complete assigned training as outlined in the training path.
Follow mandatory policies, procedures, and standards, and maintain tools and test equipment.
Respond to assigned emergency and on-site service calls and perform directed repairs on automation system types.
Complete service ticket documentation according to policy and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of services performed and generate reports using Siemens tools.
Perform system checkout and startup on projects and complete other assigned duties.
Participate in rotational on-call duty and/or minimal overnight travel; work extended hours when needed to meet commitments.