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HVAC Controls Specialist

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

To perform work in the installation, maintenance and repair of Direct Digital Control (DDC), pneumatic and electrical control systems.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Install, repair and maintain DDC equipment related to HVAC systems. Use a workstation or portable terminal to command points, evaluate programs, backup databases and update changes or additions to the databases. Interpret, modify and write software to control HVAC systems and equipment. Evaluate sequences of operation and assess the probability of the sequences functioning properly with DDC, pneumatic and electric control systems when applied to HVAC equipment. Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams related to HVAC control systems. Diagnose HVAC system problems, including verifying operations of dampers, valves, actuators, coils, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, VAV boxes, airflow devices, water flow devices, thermostats, and other HVAC components. Prepare reports indicating findings after troubleshooting HVAC and DDC control systems.

Install, repair and maintain pneumatic controls, including receiver controllers, relays, switches and other pneumatic devices used for control of HVAC systems. Install, repair and maintain electric controls, including freezestats, relays, electric pneumatic and pressure electric switches. Access motor control centers and motor starters to wire control and status circuits. Install control cabinets, mount control equipment and cut, bind, and route conduit lines for control wire and pneumatic tubing. Install, repair and maintain other field devices including sensors, airflow stations, water flow stations, freezestats, and other field devices to make a complete control system. Inspect, test and analyze malfunctions of equipment, using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, flowmeter, oscilloscope and computers. Make cables for computers. Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective electronic and pneumatic components. Perform preventive maintenance activities on DDC and other related control equipment.

Required Qualifications*

+ Graduation from high school or equivalent and specialized training in HVAC systems and DDC technology is necessary.

+ Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods and materials related to HVAC and DDC systems is necessary.

+ Considerable knowledge and experience installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC and DDC equipment is necessary.

+ Considerable knowledge and experience servicing DDC equipment at the component level is necessary.

+ Some experience writing software for DDC systems related to HVAC systems is necessary.

+ Must be able to fulfill the requirements to operate a UM vehicle.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with and ability to test performance, balance and make adjustments to air and hydronic systems, using specialized tools and test equipment, such as pitot tube, manometer, anemometer, velometer, tachometer, psychrometer, and thermometer, to isolate problems and determine where adjustments are necessary.

Experience with and ability to inspect, test, adjust, and balance heating, cooling, and ventilating systems in campus buildings, using specialized tools and test equipment, to attain performance standards specified in system design.

Experience and ability with basic testing procedure requirements including, but not limited to:

+ Calculating and measuring air flow volumes, and velocities

+ Reading and evaluating air and water pressures

+ HVAC hot water/chilled water system balancing

+ Use of basic algebra skills

+ Use of troubleshooting skills

Experience/familiarity with Siemens Building Technologies, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Distech, and ASI Controls is desired.

Work Schedule

Sunday - Wednesday 6am to 4:30pm

Selected candidate might be asked to work overtime.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine Facilities Hospital Maintenance seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, and to sustain the excellence of the University.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

270390

Working Title

HVAC Controls Specialist

Job Title

HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Maintenance

Posting Begin/End Date

10/29/2025 - 11/12/2025

Salary

$104,270.40 - $105,310.40

Career Interest

Trades (Trades Union)