Demo

Lead Building Controls Technician (Chicago)

runwise
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Runwise (www.runwise.com) is a fast-paced, customer-focused climate-tech company that controls and runs the key energy systems (heating, water, etc…) in 10,000 buildings throughout the US. Runwise’s unique hardware and software service significantly reduces energy usage, substantially lowering costs and carbon output. As of today, Runwise’s technology takes the equivalent of 80,000 cars worth of carbon emissions off the road each year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Lead Boiler Controls Technician installs Runwise control and sensor networks in residential and commercial buildings and provides service calls.

  • Install Runwise control and setup internet connection
  • Install wired and wireless network sensors throughout buildings
  • Test control and wireless network systems
  • Navigate the anatomy of a boiler room and identify components in both steam and hydronic systems
  • Coordinate installations with team scheduler
  • Update and maintain various tracking systems to manage customer installation information that is critical for technology, monitoring and finance teams across the company
  • Maintain necessary parts inventory in technicians' service van


REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in the electrical, heating, and/or HVAC field
  • Must also have knowledge and understanding of computers and circuits
  • Must have a clean and valid driver's license

Ideal candidates should also come with:

  • Effective multi-tasking and efficient time management capabilities
  • Natural initiative and problem solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong sense of ownership in work
  • Positive attitude
  • Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Sheets
  • Conversational Spanish is a plus

Hourly Wage: $35.00-$50.00 per hour (Based on experience)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company and create a career path beyond this initial role. You will be surrounded by talented people where you will learn about real estate and software/managed services sales at a very fast growing tech company, whilst having a tangible impact on reducing carbon emissions across the country.

Runwise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate and support diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences within our company.

What you believe: 

  • No job is too small.
  • Sincerity builds trust.
  • Setbacks fuel progress.
  • Efficiency is vital.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA & FSA options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Access to Talkspace & Health Advocate
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401K
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Summer Fridays
  • Employee Resource Groups

 

 

Salary : $35 - $50

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead Building Controls Technician (Chicago)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Building Controls Technician (Chicago) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$59,033 - $73,934
Income Estimation: 
$68,020 - $86,576
Income Estimation: 
$120,904 - $153,094
Income Estimation: 
$147,155 - $185,586
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at runwise

  • runwise York, NY
  • Runwise is looking for a Business Development Leader to lead, coach, and grow our high-performing sales development team as we accelerate growth across the... more
  • Just Posted

  • runwise York, NY
  • Runwise is looking for a Sales Development Leader to lead, coach, and grow our high-performing sales development team as we accelerate growth across the Un... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Building Controls Technician (Chicago) jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Intertek Building & Construction Hillside, IL
  • Job Description Building Enclosure Field-Testing Lead/Project Specialist – Hillside, IL Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to man... more
  • 24 Days Ago

  • Jobot Schaumburg, IL
  • Oversee field execution, startup, and commissioning of advanced automation systems within mission-critical data center environments. This Jobot Job is host... more
  • Just Posted

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!