Building Automation Technician - Commercial HVAC

HB MCCLURE IS A 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY WHERE OUR SUCCESS IS YOUR SUCCESS!

HB McClure is a commercial / industrial mechanical and plumbing contractor proudly serving Central PA and Northern Maryland.

We are an employee-owned company, where every employee has a vested interest in how well each client is served. For over 100 years HB McClure has been providing world-class mechanical and plumbing craftsmanship & service.

JOB SUMMARY : The Building Automation Controls Installation Technician is responsible for the installation of building automation direct digital controls for commercial HVAC systems.

The primary worksites will be existing commercial facilities and new commercial construction projects. The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter and willing to work as part of a team.

The job may require extended overnight travel out of the area of the employee’s residence.

What We Can Offer :

• Competitive hourly pay, based on experience with consistent work available year-round
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) earn stock shares to provide for retirement
• Low-cost health benefits with medical, dental, vision options
• 100% Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays and annual bonus plan
• Additional 401(K) Retirement options with weekly company contributions
• Flexible spending and health saving accounts
• Access to ongoing internal & external training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs and discounted gym memberships
• Company provided vehicle, cell phone and tablet / laptop
• Quarterly allowances for tools, clothing and boots

Job Responsibilities :

• Install and configure building automation hardware, including device controllers, sensors, panels, actuators, and thermostats.
• Wire low-voltage (50 VAC and under) control systems and network communication.
• Assemble control panels according to specifications.
• Read construction blueprints and controls drawings efficiently.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and understand the sequence of operations for control systems.
• Communicate effectively with the customer, jobsite foreman and other team leaders.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Leadership and effective communication.
• Basic understanding of BAS (Building Automation Systems) processes and methods.
• Strong time management and project management abilities.
• Fundamental knowledge of commercial and light industrial plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Comfortable working at heights greater than 10 feet and confined spaces
• Attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent; trade-related technical school experience is a plus.
• Fluent communication in English (both written and verbal).
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in the mechanical electrical industry.
• Familiarity with various field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug screenings.

Join our team and be part of shaping the future of smart buildings!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is required to sit;

stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The employee is Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

SAFETY STATEMENT : It is imperative that all employees recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

SAFETY SENSITIVE : Aligned with our company’s Core Values, safety is the foundation of what we do every day, on every job, as part of every task.

As a provider of residential, commercial, and industrial services, several of our positions pose a greater risk of injury.

As such, certain positions have been designated as safety sensitive .

This is a safety sensitive position, which means the employee’s job performance can affect the safety of the employee and others.

Job performance under the influence of alcohol or drugs could lead to physical injury or death to the employee, other employees, or members of the public at large.

Therefore, the employee must be able to perform the job responsibilities without causing a threat to co-workers, to the workplace, or to the public at large.