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HVAC Assistant Controls Technician - Facilities, Planning, and Management

University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Dec 2025

About the role

The HVAC Assistant Controls Technician conducts, assists, and participates in the inspection and troubleshooting during the startup and operation of HVAC systems. The position is specifically related to digital controls systems including programming, commissioning, networking and graphical interfaces. 

  • Performs startup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, calibration, testing, balancing and commissioning of campus HVAC equipment and associated control systems, including computerized digital control systems and graphical interfaces
  • Assists in developing and implementing revised sequence of operations and hardware reconfiguration for existing control systems

  • Participates in design reviews and initial checkout, including point to point testing of newly installed digital controls systems and attached HVAC systems for capital and other projects
  • Assists in the development of UTC design standards for HVAC systems and controls

  • Applies knowledge of HVAC and Thermodynamic principles in determining and ensuring proper efficient operation of campus HVAC systems
  • Applies innovative techniques for troubleshooting and resolving operational problems

  • Performs other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Basic Knowledge of facility level of HVAC systems
  • Knowledge of computer hardware, basic office software, and networking
  • Knowledge of HVAC system operations specifically Air Handlers, VAV's, pumped water systems, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers
  • Knowledge of basic AC/DC circuits

  • Electric AC/DC controls troubleshooting skills including reading electrical diagrams
  • Basic electrical repair skills high (up to 480v) and low voltage (24v)
  • Basic light mechanical repair skills
  • Computer hardware and networking troubleshooting skills
  • Basic programming skills

     

 

Review of applications will begin December 29, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. 

 

Minimum: Typically requires high school diploma and four years of relevant experience working with facility level HVAC systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

 

Preferred: An associate’s degree, vocational or technical training in HVAC operations or comparable training field; five years’ experience working with facility level HVAC systems; and experience in an institutional setting utilizing built-up HVAC systems is preferred. 

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