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The Controls Technician III position for Building Automation Systems (BAS) is critical to our success in ensuring our customers receive top-notch service as it relates to the installation, programming, and service of commercial digital control systems while maintaining quality and profitability.

We are a company that invests in our people, as you continue to learn in your role you will have opportunities to get exposure to more complex tasks and assignments!

Location: Washington DC / Bowie, MD / Alexandria, VA / Baltimore, MD

The Controls Technician III will provide technician support for Building Automation Systems (BAS), service contracts, system upgrades, and controls related service requests.

• Provide responsive and professional customer service with the goal of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot direct digital control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, commissioning, and replacement modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Maintain building automation systems by inspecting trend logs, reports, schedules, applications, hardware, and programming.
• Provide controls technical support to HVAC technicians.
• Create and/or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects.
• Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet scope, design, or specifications.
• Provide training and follow-ups for Customers and operations personnel.
• Complete work orders and review with customers for accuracy.
• Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively.

What’s in it for you:

• Factory Certified Training, Online Training Courses, or other professional on the job training in the HVAC Industry
• The opportunity to work on all types of commercial equipment and cutting-edge technologies such as Intelligent Equipment, Magnetic Bearing Technology, and VRF Technology
• Daikin Applied provides technicians with company vehicle, laptops, mobile devices, and other technologies 
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• The opportunity to work for a leading innovator in HVAC and make a difference in environmental initiatives to create a more sustainable world for all

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 50lbs with or without an accommodation.
• Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in mentoring less experienced technicians.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• Current first aid / CPR card.
• Proficiency with test instruments and calibration tools.
• Competency in operation of engineering/commissioning tools, DDC controllers and field devices, BACnet protocol fundamentals.
• Competency in the operation of HVAC equipment and controls.
• Ability to understand written sequences of operation.
• Ability to read low voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams.
• Niagara AX and/or Niagara 4 certification.
• Experience with any common integration protocols such as: BACnet MST / IP, LON, Modbus TCP / RTU, Ethernet OIP, MQTT, or SQL.
• Strong computer skills, including computer networking fundamentals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused, results-oriented professional, and strong team player.
• Motivated self-starter that demonstrates initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% an employee contributes and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 120 hours (3 weeks) Paid Time Off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• 40 hours (1 week) Sick Time

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $35.40 -$68.39 in DC/MD/VA. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.