What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead BAS Technician - Technology Solutions position at Encore Electric?
Overview:
The Lead Building Automation Technician assists in the installation of building automation controls on various commercial job sites. This position is also responsible for complying with Encore Standards for safety, and customer service/
Compensation Range for this Role: $30.00 - $35.00
General Responsibilities:
- Work independently or as part of a team
- Understand and follow safety guidelines and ensure others are following the appropriate protocols
- Understand scopes of work and can effectively complete the tasks associated
- Understand common industry tools including applicable testing equipment and how to use them
- Efficiently lead crews on different sized projects and/or more than one
- Communicate, educate and delegate effectively
Responsibilities for BAS:
- Assists in installation of building automation systems
- Pulling wire, working with PLC’s, panel enclosures, raceways and more relevant tasks
- Commercial HVAC trouble shooting skills
- Knowledge of HVAC systems, pumps, towers, chillers, metering system steam, electric, CO, air flows, VAV systems, etc.
- Proficient with test meters and wiring diagrams
- Installation of controllers, communications wiring, conduit and field devices in workman like manner
- Attend project specific progress meetings as needed and forward pertinent information to PM
- Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on automation system and components according to service agreement contracts
- Complete and submit written service orders and reports covering all aspects of each assignment and activity
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic electrical principals to install and troubleshoot building automation systems
- Excellent organization skills
- Acting as a self-starter
- Working with little supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Spatial orientation
- Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
- Using communication software
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
- Microsoft office products
- Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
- Identifying and managing risk
- Problem solving
Physical Requirements:
A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:
- Driving
- Sitting
- Climbing
- Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs)
- Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs)
- Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)
- Carrying (up to 50lbs)
- Standing
- Stooping
- Vision acuity (near, far and without color deficiencies)
- Walking
- Kneeling
- Trimming (final installation of electrical devices)
- Pushing (up to 100lbs)
- Pulling (up to 100lbs)
Requirements:
This position requires a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a Technology Construction related field is preferred. Formal education in Electronics or related field is also preferred.
Benefits of this role:
- Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
- Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
Applications will close for this position on: June 1, 2026
To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com.
Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.
Salary : $30 - $35