Control Technician

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Control Technician, you are responsible for performing installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair for a wide variety of complex HVAC systems, mechanical systems, control systems, alarm systems and metering systems to support building and campus operations. This position involves use of all types of electronic/mechanical test equipment, creative troubleshooting techniques and methods, personal computers, and programming software.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year approved institution course as a Control Technician Trainee, OR four years of applicable experience in installation, repair, AND maintenance of electrical AND pneumatic control systems.
• Vocational OR trade school training in control mechanisms may be substituted, year-for-year, for work experience up to a maximum of two years.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Nice To Haves

• Computer knowledge in hardware and software applications, database, building automation technology, graphics, data acquisition, project file maintenance, record documentation, and client communication skills.
• Computer knowledge and skills specialized to building automation systems, specifically HVAC equipment, lighting, alarm systems connected to HVAC operation, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performing installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair for a wide variety of complex HVAC systems, mechanical systems, control systems, alarm systems and metering systems to support building and campus operations.
• Use of all types of electronic/mechanical test equipment, creative troubleshooting techniques and methods, personal computers, and programming software.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree