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Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Controls Service Technician
$80,000 - $120,000 Base Overtime Bonuses Training Career Growth
About the Compa
nyOur client is a leading provider of building automation, controls integration, and smart building solutions serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. They specialize in delivering innovative automation technologies that improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, system reliability, and operational performanc
e.With a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer service, the company continues to invest in advanced building technologies, employee development, and long-term career growth opportunitie
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About the Posi
tionWe are seeking a BAS / Controls Service Technician to support building automation and HVAC control systems throughout the greater New York City mar
ket.This field-based role is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing building automation systems across a variety of commercial facilities. The position involves diagnosing controls-related issues, performing preventative maintenance, supporting system upgrades, and ensuring customers receive exceptional technical supp
ort.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with HVAC controls, building automation systems, electrical troubleshooting, and customer-facing field service w
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Key Responsibi
- litiesPerform startup, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and repair of building automation and HVAC control sy
- stems.Troubleshoot and diagnose issues involving controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, field devices, and networked control sy
- stems.Respond to service calls and provide corrective maintenance for BAS and HVAC control equi
- pment.Perform scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, and system performance evalua
- tions.Support software, firmware, and controls upgrades as req
- uired.Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical document
- ation.Commission and validate control sequences and system function
- ality.Document service activities, findings, recommendations, and completed work through service reports and ticketing sy
- stems.Coordinate with engineering and project teams to support retrofits, upgrades, and system enhance
- ments.Interface directly with customers to explain technical findings, recommend solutions, and ensure high levels of customer satisfa
- ction.Follow company safety standards, policies, and industry best practices while working independently in the
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Qualif
- icationsExperience servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and HVAC c
- ontrols.Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building
- systems.Proven troubleshooting experience with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, VFDs, and field
- devices.Experience commissioning and starting up control systems in commercial building envir
- onments.Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, control wiring, and basic networking c
- oncepts.Ability to read and interpret control schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical docume
- ntation.Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stake
- holders.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage field service activities effe
ctiv
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Preferred Qual
- ificationsExperience with building automation platforms, controls programming, graphics development, or BAS in
- tegration.Familiarity with PLCs, HMI systems, BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other industrial communication
- protocols.Experience with HVAC equipment such as air handlers, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, and related mechanica
- l systems.Previous experience supporting mission-critical, healthcare, commercial, or industrial f
- acilities.Technical certificate or Associate Degree in HVAC, Electrical Technology, Controls, Automation, or a rela
ted f
ield.
- RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivale
- nt required.Valid driver's license and clean dri
- ving record.Authorized to work in the United States without
- sponsorship.Ability to travel locally to customer sites throughout the assigne
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itory.Salary : $80,000 - $120,000