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Job Title: HVAC Controls Technician
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experience HVAC Tech, or Installer to join their team, and learn the more computer based side of things, as a Controls Technician. The successful candidate will work closely with controls engineers to grow into this new role. We are looking for someone with 2-3 years of industry experience, ideally currently working as a HVAC Tech, Installer, or Controls Technician.
This role involves the start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, programming, and testing of commercial building automation systems.
- Daily travel local to West MI - primarily Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor and Battle Creek areas
- Company provided vehicle & gas card -- take home vehicle
- Provided phone, laptop, iPad, and tools
Responsibilities
- Actively work with 3 phase 480-volt power, 120 VAC, and 24-volt systems.
- Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on HVAC systems.
- Operate both personal and company vehicles, maintaining a clean driving record.
- Demonstrate familiarity with PLC systems, ideally Niagra, but any type is acceptable.
- Travel to and from the Grand Rapids home base to Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, and surrounding areas, staying overnight on rare occasions.
Must Have Qualifications
- Experience in a service role with skills in HVAC/facility automated systems
- Proficiency with 3 phase 480-volt power, 120 VAC, and 24-volt systems.
- Clean driving record
"Nice to have" Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree is a plus.
- Certifications such as OSHA 10 or 30.
- Experience with Johnson Controls CCT programming.
- Familiarity with Tridium Niagra N4/JCI Metasys.
- Certifications in JCI, Siemens, Metasys, Tridium
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
About Actalent
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Salary : $30 - $40