BAS Controls Technician

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington County Government seeks an experienced BAS Controls Technician to provide hands-on support for building automation across the County's building portfolio. This field-based role focuses on maintenance, operation, and reliability of control systems to ensure occupant comfort.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing mechanical systems, maintaining and operating DDC controls, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting statuses; shift work and County vehicle use may be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of building maintenance experience with HVAC and related trades.
• Experience operating hot water boilers and HVAC systems with digital controls.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair building mechanical systems including heating, boilers, and HVAC.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Operate and monitor building automation via DDC systems; diagnose issues.
• Monitor building conditions, respond to emergencies, and restore operations.
• Document maintenance statuses and inform departments of issues and schedules.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building maintenance

Digital controls

Electrical familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DDC systems

Job description

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced BAS (Building Automation Systems) Controls Technician to provide hands‑on technical support for integrated control systems across Arlington County's building portfolio. This position is primarily field-based and focused on the execution of maintenance and operational activities that support system performance and occupant comfort. This Technician plays a critical part in maintaining system reliability, supporting commissioning activities, and ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of building automation systems throughout County facilities. The employee will be required to operate a County vehicle when there is a need to perform assigned duties away from the primary work site and will receive supervision from the Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, adjusting, troubleshooting, and performing repairs to building mechanical systems/components including the heating system, hot water boilers, air conditioning, ventilating and fluid systems, and component parts which include pumps, valves, pressure regulators, flow control devices, censors, and other control equipment;
• Performing HVAC, plumbing, and minor electrical preventive maintenance;
• Operating equipment, monitoring building, and troubleshooting systems status using the computerized building automated controls direct digital control (DDC) systems;
• Monitoring, adjusting, operating, and responding to building emergencies;
• Troubleshooting system/equipment problems, restoring equipment to operation, and determining resources necessary to repair building equipment;
• Documenting building maintenance statuses and maintaining systems in accordance with industry standards and County requirements; and
• Informing departments and tenants of building problems and repair schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or the equivalent;
• Three (3) years of experience in building maintenance to include experience in operating, maintaining, and performing corrective and preventive maintenance in a variety of building trades areas including:
  • One (1) year of experience operating and maintaining hot water heating boilers, heat exchangers for domestic hot water systems; and
  • One (1) year of experience working on HVAC systems using computerized and digital control systems.

License(s)

• The District of Columbia's Stationary Engineer's 3rd Class License;
• Maryland's Stationary Engineer's License 1st Class; and/or
• Journeyman or Master HVAC license of VA, DC or Maryland.

Desirable

• Resolving issues in commercial buildings such as domestic plumbing, lighting, heating and cooling conditions;
• Maintaining automated building systems by Siemens and/or Trane; and
• Working with chillers and high-pressure boilers (over 100 psi) in commercial buildings.

Special Requirements

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of the District of Columbia's Stationary Engineer's 3rd Class License or Maryland's Stationary Engineer's License - 1st Class is a requirement for this position or HVAC Journeyman, or Master Mechanical license for the District of Columbia, Virginia or Maryland. Individuals with related licenses from other jurisdictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Background Check

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. A pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check will also be completed before hire.

Driver’s License

The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. An offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant’s driving record.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends and holidays and are assigned to one of three work shifts:

• 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., or
• 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., or
• 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

The current vacancy is for the first shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shifts may change depending on departmental need, and employees must be able to work any of the three shifts and weekends as necessary. Employees may work alternate shifts within the same work week as required and must be available to stay at the end of their shift or for call back in emergency situations.

In addition to base pay, there is a shift differential of $0.75 per hour for the second shift and $1.00 per hour for the third shift.

Working Conditions

• The worker must be available to work after hours and in emergency situations.
• Work is performed as part of a 24/7 operation and the worker must be available to work shifts as necessary.
• The worker performs activities inside and outside of the Justice Center.
• The worker is subject to cold (below 32 degrees) for periods of more than one hour and/or temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as snow, rain, hail, wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to one more of the following conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.
• The worker frequently is in close quarters such as: manholes, small and enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and/or narrow aisles or passageways.
• Work is performed as part of a 24/7 operation and the worker must be available to work shifts as necessary.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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The official title of this position is Stationary Watch Engineer.