Summary
The Building Controls Technician is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing control systems used in a mission-critical facility. The Controls Technician works as part of the Operations team to support system performance, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
• Ability to monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and service building automation systems. • Responsible for programming of unitary controllers, area controllers, and web-based applications. • Conducts preventive maintenance, repair, commissioning, and general servicing of systems. • Ability to understand and interpret the sequence of operation for basic HVAC systems (CAV, VAV, Multi-zone, etc.). • Must possess good communication skills. • Responsible for making recommendations for upgrades, repairs, and system improvements. • Ability to train end-users on operation of BAS. • Interact with IT professionals regarding web deployment. • Knowledge of user interfaces, data servers, IP networking devices, protocols, routers, switches, and hubs. • Other duties related to the commissioning and servicing of building controls systems.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of HVAC BAS systems (service, install, or maintenance) Vocational or Associate Degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, or similar field preferred. Knowledge of low voltage power, communication, and network wiring practices. Solid understanding of HVAC mechanical systems (VAVs, chillers, boilers, WSHPs, etc.). Familiarity with major platforms is preferred: • Tridium Niagara • Andover Continuum • Honeywell WEBS • JCI FX • BACnet • LON