Commercial HVAC Controls Technician

Perfection Group•Lexington, KY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perfection Group is hiring a Commercial HVAC Controls Technician for a hybrid Service and Building Automation Systems role supporting our Central Region. This position combines hands-on commercial HVAC service with controls, connectivity, and building automation work. You’ll troubleshoot mechanical equipment, controls, system communications, and related network issues to help customers maintain reliable and efficient facility operations. The role requires approximately 15–20% annual travel among Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, and Charleston, West Virginia. Paid drive time, a company vehicle, major tools, and continued technical training are provided.

Requirements

Three to five years of commercial or industrial HVAC service, controls, or building automation experience
Understand how HVAC equipment, controls, communications, and building automation networks work together
Familiarity with Carrier, Trane, Johnson Controls, and similar commercial equipment and controls platforms
Ability to troubleshoot controllers, sensors, wiring, communication networks, sequences, and mechanical equipment
Understanding of BACnet, IP-based controls, routers, switches, LAN/WAN connectivity, and system security
Ability to diagnose complex problems accurately and develop practical, technically sound solutions
Clear and professional communication with customers, dispatch, leadership, and technical partners
Ability to work independently while remaining connected and accountable to a regional team
Take ownership of documentation, programming backups, service records, tools, and customer commitments
Organization and comfort supporting multiple customers across a regional territory
Ability to travel approximately 15–20% annually among Louisville, Lexington, and Charleston
Hold a Universal EPA Section 608 certification
Completed an accredited HVAC technical or trade-school program
High school diploma or equivalent
Hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Tridium Niagara 4 certification or significant hands-on Niagara experience

Responsibilities

Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial HVAC controls and building automation systems
Diagnose communication, controller, sensor, programming, and system-integration issues
Work with Carrier, Trane, Johnson Controls, and other commercial HVAC and controls platforms
Configure controllers, routers, switches, hubs, and related building automation network equipment
Troubleshoot BACnet, IP, LAN, WAN, and other controls-network connectivity issues
Back up building automation databases, programs, configurations, and related system data
Configure user access, permissions, security settings, and system parameters
Review system performance data, alarms, trends, and network activity to identify operational concerns
Install and update controls-related software, firmware, and security components
Document programming changes, network configurations, service activity, and system deficiencies
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain chillers, boilers, rooftop units, split systems, heat pumps, and related commercial HVAC equipment
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and controls-related issues
Calibrate equipment and controls according to manufacturer requirements
Perform preventive maintenance to improve system reliability and efficiency
Explain equipment conditions, controls issues, and recommended solutions clearly to customers
Coordinate with dispatch and communicate schedule changes or delays promptly
Participate in a rotating emergency on-call schedule
Travel among customer locations throughout the Central Region
Participate in company- and vendor-provided training