Controls Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Role-Specific Duties:
  • Safely perform scheduled preventive maintenance routines with senior technician.
  • Assist in commissioning and startup to ensure proper operation of systems.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair wiring, hardware, and software.
  • Diagnose communication problems.
  • Create, load, test, and tune system databases.
  • Install, replace, and recommission control systems devices, equipment, and software.
  • Provide on-site training to customers.
  • Create and maintain accurate test records and other documentation. 
• Organization-Specific Duties:
  • Provide exceptional customer service by communicating and fully explaining current issues, timelines, and resolutions to customers when appropriate.
  • Identify and report to owner potential opportunities for additional business (newer system, service contracts, and additional services).
  • Document all installed equipment upon arrival: make, model, serial number, necessary test measurements, and pictures as necessary.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment and company work vehicle.

Essential Qualifications and Competencies

• Role-Specific:
  • 2+ years of building automation experience required
  • 2+ years of HVAC or electrical experience preferred
  • Background in Johnson Controls (JCI), Honeywell, or Schneider Controls preferred
• Organization-Specific:
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently.
  • High level of reliability, follow-through, discretion and integrity.
  • Proactive, positive problem-solving skills.
  • Written and oral communication skills.
  • Must maintain a company vehicle.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a daily basis
  • Must be able to climb up and down Scaffolding, Ladders, Stairs as job requires.
  • U.S. citizenship or a current, valid U.S. work permit is mandatory
  • Applicants must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
  • This job requires performing duties inside federal/state government buildings, public schools, and other sensitive population facilities.  All Alliance Group employees must be able to successfully pass our routine background check and motor vehicle record check to secure specific site access clearance.
  • A physical called a Post-Offer Pre-Employment Screen (POPES) is required for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Scales
• 3 different Health Insurance plans to choose from
  • Ensure your benefits fits the needs of you and your family! 
• Vision and Dental insurances
  • Widely accepted by local providers!
• Health Saving Account (HSA) 
  • With guaranteed, weekly company contributions - no strings attached!
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA) or Dependent Care Account (DCA) options
  • Great for planned medical expenses or childcare expenses!
• Company-sponsored $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
  • Add extra Voluntary Life Insurance policies for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and your child(ren)!
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity 
  • Critical Illness 
  • and more! 
• Pre-Tax 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plan options with up to a 5% company match!
  • Prepare for your future with broad portfolio options, customizable to your situation! 
• Generous Combined Time Off package, plus
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave
  • And opportunities to earn additional time off 
• Bonus Opportunities
  • Annual Company Bonus Program
  • Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Company Vehicle 
  • Including the gas card and all maintenance and repairs - a value upwards of $10,000 annually!! 
• Professional Development Assistance
  • Including all required training(s) for license renewals AND license renewal fees!
• Company-Sponsored Events & Outings
  • Annual Holiday Party 
  • Annual Summer Bash
  • Regular Recognition & Appreciation Events
• Fitness Reimbursement program
  • Get rewarded for your healthy habits!
• Income Advance Loan
  • Build your credit while building your future at Alliance!
• Company Apparel
  • $200 credit each year for company apparel and other branded items!
• Uniform Boots & Pants Allowance
  • $200 credit each year for safety toe boots and/or work pants!
• Prescription Safety Eyewear Allowance
  • $200 credit each year for ANSI-approved prescription safety eyewear!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Confidential assistance for you and all members of your household!
• Employee Discounts 
  • At major local vendors across NY, VT, and NH!