Job Title: Building Controls Supervisor Location: Joliet, IL Job Type and Duration: Contract to Hire Pay range: $30.00-$40.00/Hr About the Role We design, install, and service building automation and energy management systems for schools, municipalities, and commercial and industrial facilities across the Chicagoland area. Our customers count on us to keep their buildings comfortable, efficient, and secure, and many rely on us through ongoing service agreements. As a Building Controls Technician, you'll be the face of our team in the field. You'll install, program, and troubleshoot Niagara-based and DDC control systems, respond to service calls, and work directly with facility staff who depend on you. We're a small, tight-knit team, so your work is visible and you'll have room to grow your skills and your career. What You'll Do • Install, wire, start up, and commission DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and field devices on HVAC equipment such as RTUs, air handlers, boilers, chillers, and VAV systems • Program, configure, and modify controllers and Niagara (Tridium) station graphics, schedules, alarms, and trends • Respond to service calls, including emergency and after-hours calls for customers with 24-hour service needs • Troubleshoot hardware, wiring, network, communication, and sequence-of-operation problems, using remote access when it can resolve the issue faster • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, software updates, and system reviews under customer service agreements • Integrate equipment and systems using BACnet, Modbus, and LON • Use trend data and alarms to help customers find efficiency and comfort improvements • Assist with commissioning and test & balance activities on new and retrofit projects • Back up and protect customer system databases • Train customer operators and maintenance staff on their systems • Keep accurate service reports, redlines, and as-built documentation • Follow all safety policies, including school and public building site requirements What You Bring Required • 2+ years in building automation, HVAC controls, or a related trade, or a technical degree or apprenticeship with hands-on controls experience • Solid understanding of HVAC systems and control sequences • Ability to read control drawings, electrical schematics, and sequences of operation • Comfort using a laptop, multimeter, and hand tools to troubleshoot in the field • Working knowledge of IP networking and BACnet • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation • Clear communication skills and a service-minded attitude with customers Preferred • Hands-on experience with Niagara/Tridium (N4 or AX) programming and graphics • Experience with other BAS platforms, such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, Distech, Alerton, or Automated Logic • Experience with school districts, municipal, or other public-sector facilities • Familiarity with security or access control integration, or critical environment controls • Niagara certification or an HVAC or controls certificate or degree Working Conditions • Daily travel to customer sites around the Chicagoland area • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders, roofs, and in mechanical rooms and tight ceiling spaces ESPO Corporation www.espocorp.com 630-789-2525 View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.