Lead Building Controls Technician
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Lead Building Controls Technician installs and services control and sensor networks in residential and commercial buildings, coordinating schedules, testing systems, and maintaining inventory and tracking systems.
About this role
Runwise (www.runwise.com) is a fast-paced, customer-focused climate-tech startup that controls and runs the key energy systems (heating, water, etc…) in 8000+ buildings throughout the US. Runwise’s unique hardware and software service significantly reduces energy usage, substantially lowering costs and carbon output. As of today, Runwise’s technology takes the equivalent of 80,000 cars worth of carbon emissions off the road each year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lead Controls Technician installs Runwise control and sensor networks in residential and commercial buildings and provides service calls.
- Install Runwise control and setup internet connection
- Install wired and wireless network sensors throughout buildings
- Test control and wireless network systems
- Navigate the anatomy of a boiler room and identify components in both steam and hydronic systems
- Coordinate installations with team scheduler
- Update and maintain various tracking systems to manage customer installation information that is critical for technology, monitoring and finance teams across the company
- Maintain necessary parts inventory in technicians' service van
- Collaborate with field and associate technicians during install
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the Electrical, Heating, and/or HVAC field
- Must also have knowledge and understanding of computers and circuits
- Must have a clean and valid driver's license
- Located in the Boston Metro area
Ideal candidates should also come with:
- Effective multi-tasking and efficient time management capabilities
- Natural initiative and problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong sense of ownership in work
- Positive attitude
- Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Sheets
- Conversational Spanish is a plus
Hourly Wage: $35.00-$50.00 per hour (Based on experience)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company and create a career path beyond this initial role. You will be surrounded by talented people where you will learn about real estate and software/managed services sales at a very fast growing tech company, whilst having a tangible impact on reducing carbon emissions across the country.
Runwise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate and support diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences within our company.
What you believe:
- No job is too small.
- Sincerity builds trust.
- Setbacks fuel progress.
- Efficiency is vital.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA & FSA options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Talkspace & Health Advocate
- Flexible PTO
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401K
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Summer Fridays
- Employee Resource Groups
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