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Lead Building Controls Technician

Runwise

Boston, MAFull-time$35–50/hrPosted 7mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$35–50/hr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Clean And Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Runwise is hiring a Lead Building Controls Technician. Runwise seeks a Lead Building Controls Technician to install and service Runwise control and sensor networks in residential and commercial buildings, manage parts inventory, and coordinate installations while updating tracking systems and collaborating with field technicians. The role requires electrical, heating, or HVAC experience, computer knowledge, and a valid driver’s license, with a focus on detail, ownership, and problem‑solving.

Key focus areas include Install Runwise control and set up internet connection, Install wired and wireless network sensors throughout buildings, and Test control and wireless network systems.

Successful candidates bring Experience In Electrical Field, Experience In Heating Field, and Experience In HVAC Field. Important skills include Install Runwise Control, Setup Internet Connection, Install Wired And Wireless Network Sensors, Test Control And Wireless Network Systems, Navigate Boiler Room Anatomy, and Identify Components In Steam Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Install Runwise ControlSetup Internet ConnectionInstall Wired and Wireless Network SensorsTest Control and Wireless Network SystemsNavigate Boiler Room AnatomyIdentify Components in Steam SystemsIdentify Components in Hydronic SystemsCoordinate InstallationsUpdate and Maintain Tracking SystemsMaintain Parts InventoryCollaborate With Field and Associate TechniciansKnowledge of ComputersKnowledge of CircuitsEffective Multi-TaskingEfficient Time ManagementNatural InitiativeProblem SolvingExcellent Attention to DetailStrong Sense of OwnershipPositive AttitudeComputer LiteracyGoogle Docs/SheetsConversational Spanish

Qualifications

Experience in Electrical FieldExperience in Heating FieldExperience in HVAC FieldClean and Valid Driver's LicenseLocated in Boston Metro Area

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Runwise ( www.runwise.com ) is a fast-paced, customer-focused climate-tech startup that controls and runs the key energy systems (heating, water, etc…) in 8000+ 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 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

  • Collaborate with field and associate technicians during install 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

  • Located in the Boston Metro area 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

  • Company Paid Holidays

  • 401K

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance

  • Summer Fridays

  • Employee Resource Groups

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