HVAC Controls Technician I

Daikin Applied Americas•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is hiring a full-time, onsite HVAC Controls Technician I in Tampa, Florida. The technician installs, programs, commissions, troubleshoots, and services commercial building digital control systems, including Daikin-branded and third-party Building Automation Systems (BAS). Responsibilities grow with exposure to tasks, troubleshooting ability, and consistent, accurate work. The role includes customer service, technical support for HVAC technicians, customer training, required reporting, continued training, and compliance with safety and workplace standards. Rotational emergency call support is required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Technical training and 0–2 years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Required licenses and/or training cards as required by local law.

Nice To Haves

Experience in BAS, HVAC, or a related industry.
Proficiency with test instruments and calibration tools.
Competency with engineering and commissioning tools, DDC controllers and field devices, and BACnet protocol fundamentals.
Competency in operating HVAC equipment and controls.
Ability to read low-voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams.
Niagara AX and/or Niagara 4 certification.
Experience with integration protocols such as BACnet MST/IP, LON, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet OIP, MQTT, or SQL.
Strong computer skills, including computer networking fundamentals.
OSHA 10 certification within 90 days of hire; Daikin provides this training during onboarding.
Current first aid/CPR card.

Responsibilities

Provide responsive, professional customer service and build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
Identify, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot direct digital control systems.
Perform preventative maintenance, commissioning, and replacement modifications as needed or requested by customers.
Maintain building automation systems by inspecting trend logs, reports, schedules, applications, hardware, and programming.
Provide controls technical support to HVAC technicians.
Create or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects.
Commission controls installations and verify control sequences against scope, design, or specifications.
Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other required items in a timely manner.
Provide customers with service status reports before, during, and after calls, and explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in available training and maintain required certifications while developing new skills.
Uphold standards, policies, procedures, and a clean work area.
Follow OSHA and Daikin Applied safety policies and procedures.
Provide rotational emergency call support as required.

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
Factory-certified training, online training courses, and other professional on-the-job training.
Company vehicle, laptop, mobile devices, and other technologies.
Opportunity to work with different Building Automation Systems and technologies such as Intelligent Equipment.
Career growth opportunities and support for employee development.
Opportunity to contribute to environmental initiatives and sustainability efforts.