BAS Controls Technician

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision.  (qualifying dependents included)

Wage Compensation: Min: $ 40.14 Max: $ 65.32

The Building Controls Technician installs, maintains, and repairs electronic systems throughout GSHCS healthcare facilities, ensuring operational reliability, safety, and compliance with healthcare regulations and building codes. This role supports construction, renovation, and maintenance projects by integrating electronic systems, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting malfunctions. The Specialist ensures systems critical to patient care, safety, and facility operations function effectively while maintaining a professional, patient-focused environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Install, repair, and maintain electronic systems, including security systems, access control, CCTV, fire systems, nurse call systems, and building automation systems (Alerton).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuits, sensors, panels, and low-voltage devices.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Construction teams to integrate electronic systems into new construction and renovation projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and longevity of electronic systems.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific regulations, building codes, NFPA standards, and hospital policies.
• Test electronic systems and components to verify proper operation and safety.
• Maintain detailed records of installations, service reports, inspections, wiring diagrams, preventive maintenance and system updates.
• Recommend and implement system upgrades to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and regulatory inspectors during construction or maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to service requests and system malfunctions to minimize disruption to hospital operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
• Communicate clearly with hospital personnel, contractors, and vendors regarding project status, issues, and recommendations.
• Exercise sound judgment and initiative in performing duties independently or as part of a team.
• Maintain professional conduct, appropriate language, and appearance consistent with a healthcare environment.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

Required: Associate’s degree or technical training in electronics, electrical technology, or a related field. High School Diploma or equivalent is also required.

Preferred: Oregon LEA or LEB licensure.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Valid State issued Driver’s License.
Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Low-voltage or electronics certification preferred.

Experience

Required: Minimum of five (5) years of experience installing, maintaining, or repairing electronic systems in commercial, institutional, or healthcare environments. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, VISIO, HVAC, and technical manuals.

Preferred: Experience working in healthcare facilities or hospital electronic systems.

Other

• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic systems, circuits, low-voltage wiring, and related tools.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, building codes, NFPA, and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex electronic systems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with hospital personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Professionalism, discretion, and integrity in a healthcare setting.
• Basic computer skills for service reporting, work orders, and system diagnostics.
• Willingness to take evening and weekend calls on a rotating basis if required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.