BAS Controls Technician

BAS Controls Technician – Chattanooga, TN – $35.00–$50.00/hr – Commercial HVAC & Building Automation

About the Opportunity

A growing Building Automation and HVAC controls team is seeking an experienced BAS Controls Technician to support commercial, institutional, and light industrial projects throughout the greater Chattanooga area. You’ll be hands-on with DDC/BAS systems—handling installation, start-up, service, and commissioning work for a variety of facilities.

Position Details

• Title: BAS Controls Technician
• Location: Chattanooga, TN (local travel to customer sites)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $50.00/hr (Depending on Experience)
• Overtime: Available based on workload
• Vehicle: Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (role dependent)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Time

About the Role

This role is ideal for a controls technician who enjoys a mix of field installation, troubleshooting, programming support, and customer-facing work. You’ll work alongside project managers, programmers, and HVAC technicians to ensure that BAS systems are installed correctly, commissioned properly, and operating as designed.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, start up, and commission DDC/BAS control systems for commercial HVAC equipment
• Troubleshoot control system issues including sensors, controllers, networks, and end devices
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and system verification
• Install and test field devices such as temperature sensors, actuators, valves, and relays
• Assist with loading, editing, and tuning BAS programs under direction of engineers/programmers
• Pull wire, bend/install conduit, and complete low-voltage terminations as needed
• Collaborate with project teams on equipment start-up, sequence validation, and punch list items
• Communicate clearly with building owners, end users, and contractors regarding system status and findings
• Document work performed, redlines, and test results in a clear and organized manner

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience as a BAS Controls Technician, Controls Installer, or similar role
• Strong background in BAS/DDC troubleshooting and commissioning
• Comfortable working on active construction and retrofit job sites
• Familiarity with common BAS platforms (experience with Tridium, Distech, Siemens, or similar is a plus)
• Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems (RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers)
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
• Good communication skills and professional, customer-focused attitude
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a project team

How to Apply

If you have hands-on BAS controls experience and want to work in a field-focused role with competitive pay, overtime potential, and strong benefits, please submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.