Building Automation Specialist

BAS / DDC / HVAC Controls

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay: $30.00–$40.00 per hour, DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Standard weekday hours with occasional after-hours emergency service support as needed
Work Location: Field-based, supporting commercial and industrial customers throughout the Cincinnati region

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Company vehicle (where applicable)
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• Ongoing technical and manufacturer training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable, year-round employment
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Overview

Our client, a leading building systems integrator serving the Cincinnati metropolitan area, is seeking an experienced Building Automation Service Technician to support commercial and industrial customers throughout the region.

This role is ideal for a hands-on BAS, DDC, HVAC Controls, or Building Controls Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working independently in the field, and helping customers improve building performance, comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency.

The Building Automation Service Technician will perform startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, system optimization, and service support for building automation systems, direct digital controls, HVAC control systems, communication networks, controllers, sensors, actuators, and related building technologies.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants steady full-time work, competitive hourly pay, benefits, technical training, and long-term growth with a respected building automation and controls team.

If You Have Any of These Skills, We Should TalkBuilding Automation & Controls Experience

If you have experience as a:

• Building Automation Technician
• BAS Technician
• DDC Technician
• HVAC Controls Technician
• Controls Service Technician
• Building Controls Technician
• Systems Technician
• Automation Technician
• Commissioning Technician
• HVAC Service Technician
• Field Service Technician

...we should talk.

Building Systems Experience

If you have worked with:

• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
• HVAC controls
• Commercial HVAC systems
• Smart building systems
• Energy management systems
• Mechanical systems
• Control panels
• Controllers
• Sensors
• Actuators
• VAV boxes
• Air handlers
• Rooftop units
• Chillers
• Boilers
• Pumps
• Variable frequency drives

...we should talk.

Controls Platforms & Networking

If you have experience with:

• Niagara N4
• Tridium
• Schneider Electric
• Siemens
• Johnson Controls
• Honeywell
• Automated Logic
• Alerton
• Distech
• Delta Controls
• BACnet
• Modbus
• LonWorks
• BACnet MS/TP
• BACnet/IP
• TCP/IP networking
• IP addressing
• Routers
• Switches
• Control wiring
• Low-voltage systems
• Communication troubleshooting

...we should talk.

Service & Commissioning Experience

If you are comfortable performing:

• Point-to-point checkout
• Startup
• Commissioning
• Functional testing
• Controls troubleshooting
• Controller replacement
• Programming modifications
• Schedule changes
• Graphics updates
• Alarm adjustments
• Sequence verification
• Preventative maintenance
• Customer service calls

...we should talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform startup, commissioning, functional testing, and service support for Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, HVAC control systems, and related building technologies.
• Troubleshoot controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, control panels, low-voltage wiring, communication networks, HVAC equipment interfaces, and system performance issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and system optimization to improve building comfort, reliability, energy efficiency, and overall system operation.
• Modify programming, schedules, graphics, alarms, setpoints, trends, and control sequences as needed to support customer requirements and proper system performance.
• Complete point-to-point checkout, verify input and output operation, test system sequences, confirm device communication, and ensure equipment is operating according to design intent.
• Work with communication protocols and networks such as BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, BACnet/IP, MS/TP, and IP-based control networks.
• Respond to customer service calls, diagnose system issues, make repairs or adjustments, and resolve problems efficiently while minimizing customer downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic service reports, documentation, work orders, inspection notes, and customer communication records.
• Build positive relationships with customers while following company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and professional field service standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with HVAC controls, Building Automation Systems, Direct Digital Controls, or commercial building control systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, and control system operation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, control diagrams, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in the field, managing service calls, documenting work accurately, and communicating professionally with customers.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Niagara N4, Tridium, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Automated Logic, Alerton, Distech, Delta Controls, or similar BAS platforms.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, TCP/IP networking, IP addressing, and commercial building communication networks.
• Trade school, vocational training, military technical training, HVAC training, electrical training, controls training, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Experience with commercial HVAC service, mechanical systems, commissioning, system integration, energy management, or smart building technology.

Additional Skills and Transferable Experience

Strong candidates may bring transferable experience in:

• Building automation
• HVAC controls
• DDC controls
• Energy management systems
• Systems integration
• Commercial HVAC service
• Mechanical service
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Low-voltage controls
• Control wiring
• Field service
• Commissioning
• Technical customer support

Candidates may also have experience with:

• Air handlers
• Rooftop units
• VAV systems
• Chillers
• Boilers
• Pumps
• Cooling towers
• Variable frequency drives
• Dampers
• Valves
• Thermostats
• Temperature sensors
• Pressure sensors
• Humidity sensors
• Relays
• Transformers
• Control panels
• Building mechanical systems

Additional relevant experience may include:

• Controller programming
• BAS graphics
• Alarm setup
• Trend logs
• Scheduling
• Sequence of operations
• Point mapping
• Point-to-point checkout
• System backups
• Firmware updates
• Network troubleshooting
• Device replacement
• System upgrades
• Retrofit projects
• Preventative maintenance
• Service documentation

Candidates with strong customer service skills, technical curiosity, field independence, attention to detail, documentation accuracy, safety awareness, and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers may be a strong fit for this role.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40