Controls Mechanic

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Hourly Range

$41.28

Overview
Installs and maintains equipment, including HVAC, HVAC Building Automation systems, electronics, and pneumatics. Requires experience with Building Automation systems, direct digital controls (DDC), DDC interfaces, and DDC mechanical point monitoring within a Building Automation network

**Must Pass YARC (Yale Animal Resource Center) Clearance.** Form requirements are available at 221 Whitney Ave. This form is filed with the Health Plan in a confidential file folder specific to employees who work at YSM Buildings. Offer is contingent upon successful health screening.

SCHEDULE: SUN-THURS 12AM-8AM

Last Date Bids Accepted: Monday, 12/8/25 at 5:00 p.m.

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Under the direction of the supervisor, and under limited supervision, performs assignments and assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments. 2.  Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor. 3.  Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes.  Secures materials, supplies and equipment. 4.  Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade. 5.  Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and adjustment of equipment components associated with controls, as required. 6.  Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site. 7.  Observes safety standards and practices. 8.  Diagnoses, services and repairs pneumatic, electric and local electronic controls systems associated with building HVAC/HVAC Building Automation systems using prints and schematics. 9.  Retrofits and installs local electrical, electronic and pneumatic control systems including wiring and tubing. 10. Must be able to diagnose building related problems via the automation system. 11. Maintains, installs and networks building automation systems hardware and field equipment. 12. Utilizing controls application software via desktop or laptop, diagnoses and repairs issues pertaining to the Building Automation System network and the DDC controllers which reside within the system. 13. All field changes (including changes to sequence of operations) and/or software alterations need to be communicated with the appropriate manager 14. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification. Required Education and Experience Must have a minimum of Four (4) years’ experience in Building Automation systems pertaining to HVAC and HVAC direct digital controls, HVAC variable frequency drive DDC interfaces and DDC mechanical point monitoring within a Building Automation network.  Experience required with with Johnson Controls, Siemens, Automated Logic, Niagra/Tridium, or Honeywell systems.  High School diploma or equivalent.  Must have a demonstrated record of consistent and reliable job performance in an equivalent position. Required License(s) or Certification(s) 1.  Must possess a valid Connecticut S-2 license or higher or, E-2 license or higher.  Only if possessing experience with control systems. 2.  Must have a driver’s license valid in the State of Connecticut. Physical Requirements 1.  Climbs ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet. 2.  Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting. 3.  Works in confined areas. 4.  Sustained overhead work. 5.  Works outside in all types of weather. 6.  Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools. 7.  Moves equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

Job Posting Date

12/10/2025

Job Category

Service Worker

Bargaining Unit

L35

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade 11

Compensation Grade Profile

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Location

60 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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