Title: Mechanical Service Technician II
Operating Company: Building Controls & Services Inc.
Location: Lenexa, KS
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $43-$51/hour
About:
Building Controls & Services Inc. – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.
Building Controls and Services, Inc. (BCS) is an HVAC and building automation company founded in 1985, serving Kansas and Western Missouri. The company provides heating and air conditioning, building automation, energy management, and indoor air quality solutions, with a focus on system efficiency and long-term cost control.
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Job Description:
The Mechanical Service Technician handles job start-up, checkout, and troubleshooting for systems and service installed jobs. This position performs mechanical related duties, including service agreement tasks and handling emergency calls as directed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
60% Performs mechanical system inspections, service, and troubleshooting
- Performs mechanical inspections of boilers, chillers, pumps, etc.,
- Completes final critical adjustments and calibration on mechanical / control equipment following owner’s manual instructions.
- Informs supervisor of any necessary modifications, changes, or upgrades to mechanical system on basis of own findings during the assignment
- Reviews estimated costs and scope on projects and strives to complete scope of work within the estimated costs.
- Performs wiring checkout and assists in automation systems start-ups.
- Completes and submits written reports covering all aspects of each assignment, including customer, nature of trouble, equipment involved, time and material used, travel, and any other expenses.
- Performs service agreement tasks as directed. Handles emergency service calls on-site or on-line as directed.
- Responds to customer service calls, checks indicated points of trouble, and analyzes full requirements of system involved and checks and tests systems components.
- Diagnoses trouble or defects in sensors, field cabinets, control console, or mechanical systems and determines corrective action.
- Disconnects and dismantles instruments as necessary and corrects trouble or defects by adjusting, repairing, or replacing parts or units.
- Must be able to recognize safety hazards and understand how to safely overcome them without causing harm to yourself or others.
- Understand the safety rules and regulations outlined in the BCS safety manual.
20% Provides customer service by responding to service calls to build and maintain customer relationships- Always leaves a customer site with a “reason to come back” by documenting suggestions for repairs and improvements on every service ticket – no exceptions.
- Presents a professional image of Building Controls and Services when speaking to customers (all levels).
20% Provides technical assistance and training as needed- Delivers technical support to end users and other teammates when applicable.
- Trains and develops other Specialists on Systems, equipment, and company policies and procedures.
- Trains customers on systems prior to job turnover.
Experience and Requirements:
Education:
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum five years of experience in an HVAC capacity.
- Minimum five years of experience in a mechanical capacity.
- Minimum five years of experience in systems including on-the-job experience as a systems/mechanical specialist.
- Exemplifies company core values: Ambitiously Curious, Always Want the Best and Whatever it Takes
- Strong knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical concepts, and operations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Mathematical abilities to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and create and interpret graphs.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Preventative Maintenance
- Universal Diagnostic
- Parts Changer
- Field Modifications
- Able to lead projects/jobs
- Capable of reading and understanding blueprints
- Unit Startup Knowledge including VAV’s
- Split System Knowledge
- VFD Proficient
- RTU Knowledge
- Mini Split Knowledge
- Water Source Heat Pump Knowledge
- Duct System Knowledge
- LG Proficient
- AAON Proficient
- DOAS/MUA Knowledge
- CRAC Knowledge
- Boiler Basic Knowledge
- Chiller Basic Knowledge
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid driver license
- Block journeyman or master mechanical license
- EPA universal refrigeration handling certificate
Other Requirements:
- Requires frequent travel through Kansas and the Midwest
- Requires occasional overnight stays
Training and development:
- Completes at minimum, 16 hours of continuing education on an annual basis as required to maintain license.
Physical Requirements:
Requires frequent standing, walking, climbing of stairs or ladders, bending, squatting or twisting. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 100 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others. Frequent use of manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen through the day. Requires ability to see up close and distant, distinguish colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
- This position regularly works primarily at job sites in all types of indoor and outdoor conditions including near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, extreme heat, cold and humidity. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic fumes or chemicals and vibration. Risk of electrical shock is also part of the work environment. Regular noise levels range from moderate to very loud.
- Most of the job duties require the employee to be working on HVAC equipment in close quarters. Most testing is done with the equipment operating, creating noise and air movement. Many of our customer facilities have unfavorable environmental conditions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
- Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.
The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.
The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.
