Control Technician Lead

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

May 4, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

607G-YY_CS_NPS - Control Technician Lead

Business Title:

Control Technician Lead

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to lead and excel in your field? As a Lead Control Technician, you will guide control technicians in performing journey-level work related to inspection, testing, and servicing various tasks, equipment, and devices. You will take charge of installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of complex HVAC, mechanical, control, and alarm systems to support building and campus operations. Your role involves using all types of electronic/mechanical test equipment, creative troubleshooting techniques, personal computers, and programming software. You will perform periodic testing and maintenance of ventilation equipment and fume hoods, including maintaining databases and equipment for required maintenance. You will also order and maintain an inventory of repair parts. Additionally, you will provide technical support to other Crafts/Technicians in the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of campus HVAC, alarm, and mechanical systems. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy leading a team, this role is perfect for you!

Required Qualifications:

• One year of full-time experience as a Control Technician, or equivalent trade skill. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $2,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu).

This recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/employees/benefits/employees-benefits-total-compensation-package/hiring-incentive/

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman):

Facilities Services’ primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Working at WSU:

As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.

The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow