DDC Controls Installation Technician (Building Automation)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; onsite work at commercial and industrial facilities

Salary: $23.08–$33.89 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades for public-sector, education, utility, and healthcare customers.

What you will do

• Install DDC control panels, conduit, field devices, sensors, actuators, and network cabling from engineered drawings and specifications.
• Pull, terminate, label, and connect control wiring, controllers, relays, and related hardware.
• Perform point-to-point checkout and assist with commissioning, startup, testing, and system verification.
• Work with the Site Superintendent and Senior Controls Installers to support project execution and provide field feedback.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized job sites and warehouses in compliance with electrical codes, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
• Track installation progress and materials, submit updates, and assist with red-line drawings and turnover documentation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in HVAC, electrical, or controls installation.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with low-voltage electrical systems, wiring practices, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in mechanical or electrical rooms and construction environments.

Nice to have

• DDC or building automation installation experience.
• Trade school, apprenticeship, or technical certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Potential performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity depending on the role.
• Work environment focused on initiative, achievement, safety, and professionalism.