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Building Controls Technician

The Building People
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

* Please note that this is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Control Technician to provide services related to the retro commissioning and calibration of existing control systems. The position will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements. The control technician will be responsible for assisting in calibration, point to point check out, programming, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems as directed.

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel


Responsibilities/Duties

  • Helps to maintain accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines
  • Complete sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems
  • Complete PID loop tuning on equipment programs to optimize equipment operation
  • Assist with project sub-contractors where needed, specifically test and balance contractors
  • Assist the project team in the engineering of control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents
  • Helps to implement programming, graphics, and sequences of operations for Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems.

Required Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Previous experience with Niagara 4 workbench software
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
  • Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools, including test equipment to aid in calibration of sensors
  • Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others
  • Basic understanding of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment

Required Experience/Education

  • At least 1 year of experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems
  • Niagara Ax or N4 certification a plus but not required
  • Understanding of installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices/sensors

Physical Requirements

  • Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.


We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

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