About this role
Job Title: HVAC Controls TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of building control and mechanical systems, including digital and pneumatic HVAC controls, automatic/ADA door systems, sound systems, generators, and clock/time clock equipment in a schooling environment. The technician ensures reliable building operations by diagnosing complex control issues, performing precise calibrations, and supporting automated systems that manage airflow, ventilation, and comfort.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain building automated control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation of HVAC and related equipment.
- Install wiring associated with building control systems, including line and low voltage wiring for digital control systems.
- Troubleshoot digital circuits and associated programming to resolve control and system performance issues.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and line drawings related to digital control systems and low voltage wiring.
- Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic control systems used in building automation and HVAC.
- Maintain mechanical HVAC equipment, including chill water and hot water systems, to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Install valves and actuators, both automatic and manual control, for chilled water and hot water systems.
- Install and maintain dampers, damper actuators, and associated wiring and/or control tubing for ventilation and air conditioning systems.
- Perform control adjustments, calibration, and maintenance to balance airflow for ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
- Troubleshoot building HVAC systems to analyze equipment failures based on cause-and-effect relationships and implement effective repairs.
- Develop computer programs for mechanical control systems to support automation and system optimization.
- Wire portable sound systems for events and monitor sound systems during events, performing repairs to sound system wiring as needed.
- Operate generators and perform scheduled maintenance to ensure reliable backup power.
- Recognize, troubleshoot, and correct generator engine problems to minimize downtime.
- Perform and troubleshoot repairs to automatic/ADA doors to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Troubleshoot and repair clock generators and time clocks, and install new clocks/time clocks as needed.
- Perform inspections and mechanical maintenance related to HVAC systems and building controls.
- Use tools such as chilled water system analysis tools (CWSAT) and other instrumentation to analyze system performance.
- Perform similar or related duties as assigned or required to support overall building operations and maintenance.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of experience working with HVAC systems and pneumatic building control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot digital circuits and associated programming for building control systems.
- Hands-on experience installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pneumatic control systems.
- Proficiency in maintaining mechanical HVAC equipment, including chilled and hot water systems.
- Ability to install valves and actuators, both automatic and manual, for HVAC water systems.
- Experience installing and maintaining dampers, damper actuators, and associated wiring and control tubing.
- Skill in performing control adjustments, calibration, and maintenance to balance airflow for ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot building HVAC systems by analyzing equipment failures based on cause and effect.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing automatic/ADA door systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair clock generators and time clocks, and install new units.
- Competence in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and line drawings for digital control and low voltage wiring systems.
- Experience operating and maintaining building automated control systems.
- Ability to install wiring associated with building controls, including low voltage and line voltage circuits.
- Experience operating generators and performing scheduled maintenance, including troubleshooting generator engine problems.
- Valid drivers license.
- High school diploma or GED (High School or equivalent education).
- Understanding of airflow, ventilation, and HVAC system performance.
- Basic electrical and low voltage knowledge related to control systems.
- Ability to perform inspections, troubleshooting, and HVAC maintenance in a building environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in HVAC and building control systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with fire alarm and low voltage systems related to building controls.
- Experience with instrumentation and calibration of control devices and sensors.
- Knowledge of automation and control system technologies used in building environments.
- Ability to work with valves, actuators, and control systems for chilled water and hot water applications.
- Experience with sound systems, including wiring and monitoring portable sound systems for events.
- Exposure to chilled water system analysis tools such as CWSAT or similar analysis tools.
- Mechanical maintenance experience related to HVAC and building systems.
- Understanding of digital circuits and systems controls in a building automation context.
- Experience with airflow and ventilation balancing and related mechanical control adjustments.
- Ability to use inspection and troubleshooting techniques for HVAC maintenance.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD for reviewing or working with control and mechanical drawings is a plus.
- Substitution flexibility: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered on a 1:1 basis.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Water Valley, MS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Water Valley,MS.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.