Sr. Service Technician-BAS

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we are an employee-owned company placing our employees first, knowing that highly trained, skilled, and compensated workforce can better serve our customers, our families and our communities.  We’ve built a reputation for delivering quality and professional commercial electrical services with safety as a top priority.  In addition, we place a strong emphasis on our employees, and it starts with hiring the best and brightest talent in the industry!
  

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Job Requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. 

Summary Description

Provides independent field hardware and software support on building automation systems including, but not limited to HVAC control systems, security systems and life-safety systems. Installs system additions and turnkey systems. Provides 24-hour customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential:

• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company.
• Supports BAS and PLC field troubleshooting. 
• Assists with HVAC controls and instrumentation work. 
  Performs field preventative maintenance checks on electronic systems.
• Provides field hardware support on electronic controllers and control devices and on pneumatic systems where applicable.
• Provides on-site and front-end software assistance and support to customers.
• Provides 24-hour on-call hardware and software service availability.
• Installs system additions and turnkey systems.
• Completes all necessary paperwork to support field work.
• Conducts appropriate on-the-job training for Service Technicians I, II, and III.
• Assists with or independently performs checkout and start-up of system additions and turnkey systems.
• Communicates with equipment representatives to solve field hardware problems.
• Assists with or independently performs job check-out and start-up as necessary.
  

Job Requirements

• Licensed Electrical Journeyperson.
• High school diploma or equivalent; post high school education in related field desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with building automation systems or in a related field.
• Ability to understand design and design-intent of HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical and control drawings, specifications, schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems software.
• Above average troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with proven mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems and their components.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage people.
• Ability to organize and administer multiple jobs and tasks with good attention to detail.
• Above average knowledge of electrical trade and applicable electrical codes as they apply to building automation systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to deal with other construction trades.
• Must be confident, decisive and self-motivated and able to make independent decisions.
• Above average math and logic skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work a frequently changing schedule to meet customer demands.

Physical Requirements:

• Working a minimum of 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10-hour shifts
• Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day
• Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day
• Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day
• Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day
• Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies:  continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10’ lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'
• Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder
• Repetitive use of hands includes: continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations
• Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing