HVAC Controls Technician III

Daikin Applied Americas•Montgomery, AL

3d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a full-time Controls Technician III. In this role, you will be responsible for installation, programming, and service of commercial building digital control systems. These responsibilities will increase based on exposure to tasks, ability to develop troubleshooting skill set, and consistent and accurate completion of assignments. The Building Automation Systems (BAS) you will be installing and servicing includes but is not limited to Daikin branded controls or third-party controls system. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Montgomery/Auburn, AL. - Onsite What you will do: Provide responsive and professional customer service with the goal of building and maintaining 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 Train and mentor less experienced technicians Create and/or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet scope, design, or specifications Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other articles as required and in a timely manner Interact and train customers by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call and explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Participate in available training through regional technician trainers, off-site learning modules, and Daikin Learning. Maintain all required certifications and continue to develop new skill sets Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are always upheld Follow all OSHA and Daikin Applied safety policies and procedures What’s in it for you: Factory Certified Training, Online Training Courses, or other professional on the job training in the Building Automation and HVAC Industry The opportunity to work on all types of Building Automation Systems and cutting-edge technologies such as Intelligent Equipment Daikin Applied provides technicians with company vehicle, laptops, mobile devices, and other technologies The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best The opportunity to work for a leading innovator in HVAC and Building Automation where you can make a difference in environmental initiatives to create a more sustainable world for all If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is the reason for our dynamic growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Technical training and 5+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
Rotational Emergency Call Support as required
Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Nice To Haves

Experience in BAS, HVAC, or related industry
Proficiency with test instruments and calibration tools
Competency in operation of engineering/commissioning tools, DDC controllers and field devices, BACnet protocol fundamentals
Competency in the operation of HVAC equipment and controls
Ability to read low voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams
Niagara AX and/or Niagara 4 certification
Experience with any common 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 within 90 days of hire (Daikin provides this training during onboarding process)
Current first aid / CPR card

Responsibilities

Provide responsive and professional customer service with the goal of building and maintaining 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
Train and mentor less experienced technicians
Create and/or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects
Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet scope, design, or specifications
Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other articles as required and in a timely manner
Interact and train customers by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call and explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Participate in available training through regional technician trainers, off-site learning modules, and Daikin Learning.
Maintain all required certifications and continue to develop new skill sets
Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are always upheld
Follow all OSHA and Daikin Applied safety policies and procedures