What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Automation / HVAC Controls Internship position at Climatec, LLC?
About Climatec
For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions. As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation – delivering results for thousands of customers, every day. Climatec’s strategic business partners include the world’s leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide. Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch’s operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.
Summary
This internship provides recent HVAC program graduates with a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field. Interns will collaborate with experienced technicians to learn about our services, assist with installations and repairs, and apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Ideal for a recent graduate eager to develop practical skills, this role offers exposure to fieldwork, engineering processes, and business operations. Interns will work closely with our operations team, supporting daily construction and service activities while gaining valuable industry insights.
Key Responsibilities
To observe and assist a qualified Systems Specialist with the following tasks:
Skills & Qualifications:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Additionally, please include any relevant certifications or examples of successful project implementations.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions. As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation – delivering results for thousands of customers, every day. Climatec’s strategic business partners include the world’s leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide. Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch’s operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.
Summary
This internship provides recent HVAC program graduates with a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field. Interns will collaborate with experienced technicians to learn about our services, assist with installations and repairs, and apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Ideal for a recent graduate eager to develop practical skills, this role offers exposure to fieldwork, engineering processes, and business operations. Interns will work closely with our operations team, supporting daily construction and service activities while gaining valuable industry insights.
Key Responsibilities
To observe and assist a qualified Systems Specialist with the following tasks:
- Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Alerton, Tridium, experience preferred)
- Controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Controls projects.
- Support installation personnel on project sites.
- Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
- Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
- Support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
- Assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
- Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
- Software backups are created for projects and software development.
- Service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
- Service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility’s building engineers.
- Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
- Preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
- Turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
- Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
- As necessary, travel will be required to the job site to complete startup, commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, scope, and requirements of the project(s).
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Recent graduate, current student of an accredited HVAC trade school, technical college, or military training program with 0-2 years of experience in HVAC-related work.
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems, tools, and safety procedures, with at least 6 months of practical training or lab experience.
- Strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
- Ability to work in various environments (attics, basements, outdoor spaces).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with 1 year of driving experience.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and controls, with 6-12 months of coursework or related experience.
- Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical schematics, with 1 year of training or exposure.
- Previous hands-on experience (e.g., through school projects, part-time work, or internships) totaling at least 3-6 months.
- Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
- Be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
- Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
- Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive on company business.
- Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.
- 401K w/ company match
- PTO (Sick Time)
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Additionally, please include any relevant certifications or examples of successful project implementations.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
Salary : $18 - $26
