Controls Technician Entry Level

Actalent • Linthicum Heights, MD • 2h ago

Job Title: Field Service Technician

Job Description

This position is suitable for individuals who are new to the industry or recent college graduates. You will be responsible for learning to understand project and service requirements, such as specifications, standards, schedules, and safety. The role involves participating in activities related to the coordination, installation, and commissioning of building automation and security management systems, typically under the supervision of a Field Service Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on installed customers' control systems.

Control commissioning and startup of new control systems to ensure proper operation.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair control systems wiring, hardware, and software.

Diagnose communication problems with control devices and other components.

Create, load, test, and tune system databases.

Install, replace, and recommission control systems devices, equipment, and software.

Coordinate activities of subcontractors as required.

Provide on-site training to customers as needed.

Provide emergency and warranty services as required.

Create and maintain test records and as-built documentation.

Conform to project site safety and housekeeping requirements.

Assist and support in basic field startup using standard startup and checkout processes.

Assist senior -level technicians and/or project managers in providing input to maintain as-built markups for field-directed changes to design documentation.

Assist project manager with material delivery, material logistics, and LOT management.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in the usage of Design 360 and other applicable engineering tools.

Experience with controls, commissioning, and maintenance.

Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous construction and/or O&M experience for facilities.

Work Environment

The role involves working on-site under the supervision of a Field Service Supervisor. You will be required to conform to safety and housekeeping requirements at the project site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Linthicum Heights,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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