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HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MIFull-time$108–110K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$108–110K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The HVAC Controls Specialist installs, maintains, and repairs direct digital control (DDC), pneumatic, and electrical systems for HVAC equipment. The role supports recommissioning and energy-management initiatives, troubleshoots control systems, and reports opportunities to conserve energy. It also involves interpreting and modifying control software, evaluating operating sequences, and diagnosing HVAC components at Michigan Medicine.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HVAC SystemsDDC TechnologyHVAC Installation and RepairDDC Component ServicingDDC Software WritingHVAC Control SoftwarePneumatic ControlsElectrical ControlsBlueprint InterpretationSchematic InterpretationHVAC TroubleshootingControl Sequence EvaluationAmmeterVoltmeterOhmmeterFlowmeterOscilloscopeComputer

Qualifications

High School GraduationSpecialized HVAC and DDC Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST

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Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

  • To perform work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Direct Digital Control (DDC), pneumatic, and electrical control systems.

  • Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner our team with utility providers and our campus peers to optimize building equipment function.

  • Partner with Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives as well as to explore project funding options.

  • Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.

  • Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in the area of energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Install, repair, and maintain DDC equipment related to HVAC systems.

  • Use a workstation or portable terminal to command points, evaluate programs, back up databases, and update changes or additions to the databases.

  • Interpret, modify and write software to control HVAC systems and equipment.

  • Evaluate sequences of operation and assess the probability of the sequences functioning properly with DDC, pneumatic and electric control systems when applied to HVAC equipment.

  • Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams related to HVAC control systems. Diagnose HVAC system problems, including verifying operations of dampers, valves, actuators, coils, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, VAV boxes, airflow devices, water flow devices, thermostats, and other HVAC components.

  • Prepare reports indicating findings after troubleshooting HVAC and DDC control systems.

RELATED DUTIES

  • Install, repair, and maintain pneumatic controls, including receiver controllers, relays, switches and other pneumatic devices used for control of HVAC systems.

  • Install, repair and maintain electric controls, including freezestats, relays, electric pneumatic and pressure electric switches.

  • Access motor control centers and motor starters to wire control and status circuits.

  • Install control cabinets, mount control equipment, and cut, bind, and route conduit lines for control wire and pneumatic tubing.

  • Install, repair and maintain other field devices including sensors, airflow stations, water flow stations, freezestats, and other field devices to make a complete control system.

  • Inspect, test and analyze malfunctions of equipment, using an ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, flowmeter, oscilloscope and computers.

  • Make cables for computers.

  • Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective electronic and pneumatic components. Perform preventive maintenance activities on DDC and other related control equipment.

Required Qualifications*

  • Graduation from high school and specialized training in HVAC systems and DDC technology is necessary.

  • Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods and materials related to HVAC and DDC systems is necessary.

  • Considerable knowledge and experience installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC and DDC equipment is necessary.

  • Considerable knowledge and experience servicing DDC equipment at the component level is necessary.

  • Some experience writing software for DDC systems related to HVAC systems is necessary.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Work Schedule

Work schedule Sunday - Wednesday 5:00am - 3:00pm

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

281442

Working Title

HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST

Job Title

HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Maintenance

Posting Begin/End Date

10/12/2026 - 10/26/2026

Salary

$108,492.80 - $109,532.80

Career Interest

Skilled Trades (Skilled Trades Union)

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,417 open HVAC Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$108–110K/yr
  • US median$85–119K/yr233 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $109K, is 6% above the US median midpoint ($103K) — in the middle half of HVAC Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open HVAC Technician jobs in Michigan and 1,417 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
HVAC Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (915 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 654 of the 1,417 open HVAC Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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