HVAC Controls Installers (II-IV) -Commercial

Modigent•Phoenix, AZ

11d•$23 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician (I - IV) performs installation, programming, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and service of building automation systems (BAS), direct digital controls (DDC), energy management systems, and integrated HVAC controls. Technicians progress through four levels based on accumulated experience, demonstrated competencies, certifications (including Niagara N4/AX and BACnet), performance evaluations, and technical mastery. All levels work hands-on in the field while contributing to project success, customer satisfaction, safety, and operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to travel to job sites
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical exam
Commitment to ongoing training, certifications, and skill progression
Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to climb ladders/scaffolding
Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
Comfort working in various environments (dust, noise, extreme temperatures, outdoors)
Strict adherence to Modigent safety policies, OSHA standards, and site-specific requirements at all times

Nice To Haves

Technical training or associate’s degree in controls, HVAC, or related field preferred
Manufacturer training (Tridium/Niagara, BACnet, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Distech, etc.)
Niagara AX/N4 and BACnet AAC certification required for Level IV
Proficiency in controls software, networking, HVAC systems, and integration
Experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, or critical environments
Leadership, communication, and customer service orientation
Commitment to Modigent’s values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning

Responsibilities

Independently perform installation, wiring, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of sensors, actuators, controllers, and networks.
Assist with startup, commissioning, sequence verification, and simple diagnostics/repairs.
Read and interpret drawings, sequences of operation, and submittits; generate accurate field documentation.
Support subcontractors and coordinate with other trades; begin mentoring junior technicians.
Lead installation and commissioning on medium-complexity projects; perform full system verification, trending, and optimization.
Troubleshoot and resolve most controls issues independently; program basic sequences and make field adjustments.
Oversee portions of projects, coordinate subcontractors, and provide site superintendent support as directed.
Contribute to project reviews, close-out documentation, cost tracking, and internal status updates.
Master all aspects of system integration, programming, diagnostics, repair, and commissioning on complex projects.
Serve as technical lead or foreman for self-performed work; oversee complicated jobs involving subcontractors.
Perform advanced programming (BACnet Advanced Application Controllers, Niagara AX/N4), IT networking for BAS, and full project oversight.
Conduct owner reviews, manage close-out (documents, satisfaction letters), evaluate job costs/projections, produce professional documentation, lead weekly production meetings, and provide weekly status updates to leadership.
Mentor technicians, enforce policies/procedures, resolve problems tactfully, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high customer satisfaction.
Identify needs, provide solutions, and develop/enhance procedures as required.