Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Technician

University of Virginia • VA

99d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Facilities Management (FM) at the University of Virginia is seeking a Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Technician to join our Automation Services team. Automation Services installs, maintains, and optimizes the University’s Building Automation System (BAS) infrastructure, ensuring comfortable, efficient, and high-performing building environments across Grounds. This position will perform and support the balancing of air and hydronic systems, troubleshoot HVAC performance deficiencies, and verify proper system operation. This role will combine hands-on field work with technical analysis, and requires strong mechanical skills, familiarity with BAS systems, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contribute to system performance improvements, and uphold UVA’s high standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least five years of experience commissioning electronic control systems.
• Licensure: Recognized controls industry certification or demonstrated successful completion of industry specific curriculum. NEBB or AABC certification strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of air and hydronic balancing procedures.
• Familiarity with BAS systems (Johnson Controls, Automated Logic preferred; Trane, TekAir, Phoenix a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with TAB instrumentation and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, adjusting, and balancing of airside and hydronic systems using standardized procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate TAB instrumentation and tools.
• Verify fluid flows, fan and pump motor operation, building pressurization, psychrometrics, and system sequencing.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and system schematics.
• Support TAB efforts for new construction, renovations, small projects, and retro-commissioning initiatives.
• Assist in diagnosing HVAC performance issues and identifying root causes.
• Assist with review of BAS logic and sequences to confirm efficient operation.
• Work closely with the TAB Services Manager, Automation Services engineers, controls technicians, project managers, and contractors.
• Prepare accurate preliminary and final balancing reports.
• Maintain field logs and enter data into systems such as Airnab and Excel.
• Document design and installation deficiencies when observed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all University and industry safety standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Full-time exempt position with UVA benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED