Demo

Building Automation Installation Specialist

Harris Brand
Garden, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026 CLOSED ON 7/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Automation Installation Specialist position at Harris Brand?

Your role as a Building Automation Installation Specialist II

As a Building Automation Installation Specialist II, you will assemble, plan, route, install, and repair wiring and other electrical components and equipment necessary to install engineered control and security systems. You will also contribute to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.

Electrical Wiring/Installation:

  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment based on job specifications and local codes
  • Connect wires to electrical components as needed for a complete and operational system.
  • Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring or equipment using testing devices, such as ohmmeters or voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as ammeters.
  • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment
  • Responsible for personal and team safety on jobs. May include pre-task planning and tool box talks.
  • Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring or equipment using hand tools or power tools

Documentation:

  • May assist with preparing completed job as-built documentation.
  • Completes and submits labor and expense reports and paperwork in a timely, complete and accurate manner.

Material and Equipment:

  • Maintains assigned equipment and literature
  • If company vehicle is provided – maintains vehicle and inventory on vehicle necessary for efficient job completion.
  • May monitor assigned jobs for changes in materials or equipment and notify supervisor.
  • May provide job material requests to supervisor as they are needed.

Project Planning:

  • Examines project plans, specifications and submittal documentation then reviews with Project Manager to get a complete project understanding.
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes

Other:

  • Maintains basic product knowledge, procedures and methods, and continuously learns more advanced product applications.
  • Responsible for staying up to date on company installation standards, safety training and current building codes as they pertain to scope of work.
  • Manages own backlog to ensure timely and accurate job completion.  Keeps supervisor informed of job status and elevates problems as needed.
  • Mentor and train Controls Installation Specialist I

What we're looking for in you

  • Associate's degree in electrical construction, technical, or related preferred. Or 2-4 years of equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of experience or training in the electrical field
  • 2 years of experience using testing equipment such as multi-meters and digital analyzers
  • 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits Compensation

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Sales Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range: $20.14 - $30.20 per hour

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Salary : $20 - $30

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Building Automation Installation Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Building Automation Installation Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$61,609 - $81,033
Income Estimation: 
$69,529 - $89,881
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Harris Brand

  • Harris Brand Garden, ID
  • You will be joining the most qualified, diverse and capable service division in our area. This position provides the chance to work in critical environment... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Harris Brand Blackfoot, ID
  • Control Systems Expertise Maintain certifications and credentials as required to maintain deep subject matter expertise on Building Automation Systems. Sys... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Harris Brand Blackfoot, ID
  • You will be joining the most qualified, diverse and capable service division in our area. This position provides the chance to work in critical environment... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Harris Brand Aurora, CO
  • Your role as an Assistant Project Manager As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC constructi... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Building Automation Installation Specialist jobs in the Garden, ID area that may be a better fit.

  • Jobot Boise, ID
  • This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christie Bauer Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $25 - $42 ... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Siemens AG Boise, ID
  • Position Location: This role supports our Bellevue, WA branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Washington State or Boise, Idaho area... more
  • 28 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!