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Automation Technician

Job in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, 92021, USA
Listing for: EMCOR Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 - 38 USD Hourly USD 30.00 38.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Automation Technician I

About Us

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Job Summary

The Automation Technician I will inspect, test, adjust and repair new or existing electric, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic automation devices and systems. The Automation Technician I will also diagnose the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Tests, inspect and adjust temperature sensors, flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, or other recording indicating or controls drawing to check for accuracy.
  • Able to read and identify components on a controls drawing
  • The ability to Identify mechanical equipment on drawings, chillers, boilers, pumps, AHU’s, FCU’s, VAV’s, and EF’s.
  • Understand basic electrical control circuits including 24

    VAC power and controller input/outputs.
  • Understand simple controls networking principles
  • Display knowledge of controls hardware
  • Ability to implement systems graphics per project scope
  • Replaces defective wiring and tubing.
  • Records calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
  • Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems for as-built drawings
  • Monitor, identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations
  • Interface with the installation or maintenance team members to execute installations, repairs or modifications of controlled systems and equipment.
  • Schedule equipment run times as requested and produce system reports of trends, histories, etc.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
  • Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls systems (preferably Delta, JCI or Andover)
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems
  • Engineering skills required include knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and computer programming.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with control system architecture design, programing or maintenance desired.
  • Good computer skills, understanding of controls networking.
  • Must possess valid driver’s license and meet MVR requirements to operate company vehicle.
Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees:
There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

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Disclosure

Compensation Range: $30 - $38 per hour

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

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