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Building Automation Systems Technician 2

Ohio University

Athens, OHFull-time$24.62–27.72/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.62–27.72/hr
Location
Athens, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Under general direction, the Building Automation Systems Technician 2 installs, repairs, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains building automation controls and HVAC equipment. The technician inspects and tests equipment, interprets technical materials, and uses a computerized maintenance management system. The role also includes directing, training, and mentoring lower-level technicians or trades workers, along with inventory control, scheduling, and documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Automation Controls, requiredBuilding Automation Software, requiredAir Conditioning, requiredHeating, requiredRefrigeration, requiredControls Equipment Installation, requiredTechnical Material Interpretation, requiredReading and Writing, requiredBasic Arithmetic, requiredPractical Problem Solving, requiredFollowing Instructions, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTeamwork, requiredHand and Power Tools, requiredWorking at Heights, requiredEmployee Mentoring, requiredTraining, requiredEmployee Development, requiredInventory Control, required

Qualifications

48 Months Skilled Experience, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredSuccessful Pertinent Tests, required

Full job description

Job Description:

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation, repair, & preventive maintenance on Building Automation System Controls; periodically inspects operation of equipment. Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties.

  • Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.

  • Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level air quality technicians and/or trade workers performing craft duties.

  • Repairs air conditioning, refrigeration & heating systems, thermostats, relays, valves, controls, compressors & filters; solders piping as necessary.

  • Periodically inspects & tests installed equipment for proper assembly of components, checking for any needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, specifications, handbooks, laptops (with the appropriated software), & established procedures; troubleshoots system to solve problems.

  • Installs & operates refrigeration, air conditioning & heating units.

  • Installs, repairs, calibrates & troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, electronic, & DDC controls; verifies proper installation & operation using diagrams & schematics; generates new documentation, suggests & makes required modifications to systems as needed.

  • Performs inventory control, work scheduling & completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ).

  • Repairs, maintains and installs air compressors.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of employee mentoring*, training* and development*; inventory control*. Journey-level working knowledge of air conditioning & heating technology.

  • Installation and maintenance of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and controls equipment;

  • Ability to interpret variety of technical material in books, journals and manuals, and laptop computers (with appropriate software);

  • Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure;

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;

  • Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems;

  • Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;

  • Work independently or with others;

  • Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community

  • Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools & equipment;

  • Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;

  • Ability to work at heights;

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;

  • An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Training & Experience:

  • 48 months skilled experience in Building Automation System controls and software, or equivalent;

  • Successful completion of any pertinent tests may be required;

  • Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

  • May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control*

*Developed after employment

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Department: Controls & Instrumentation

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Scott Lindstrom, [email protected]

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

AFSCME |08|$24.62 – $27.72 hourly rate

How this job compares

Set against the 1,264 open HVAC Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$24.62–27.72/hr
  • Ohio median$29–34/hr22 hourly ranges
  • US median$29–41/hr562 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.17/hr, is 20% below the Ohio median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of HVAC Technician hourly ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open HVAC Technician jobs in Ohio and 1,264 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; HVAC Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (819 postings).
Education
5 of the 1,264 open HVAC Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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