BAS Controls Technician

ControlsJobs; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO, Holidays, and Sick Time

Company Laptop & Phone

Company Vehicle or Monthly Stipend

Job summary

ControlsJobs is seeking an experienced BAS Controls Technician to support projects across Harrisburg and the Central Pennsylvania region. The role focuses on DDC installation, service, commissioning, and system optimization for commercial, healthcare, higher education, and public-sector facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of hands-on BAS/DDC experience with familiarity across platform families (Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Distech) and strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with BAS/DDC systems.
• Familiarity with major BAS platforms (Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Distech).
• Strong HVAC knowledge and understanding of control sequences.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and installation drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and configure BAS/DDC controllers and field devices.
• Perform point-to-point checkouts and functional testing for commissioning.
• Troubleshoot HVAC controls, networks, and sensor/actuator issues.
• Edit control logic, graphics, schedules, and alarm strategies.
• Retrofit work, new construction start-up, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with mechanical contractors, facilities teams, and project managers.
• Maintain documentation, service records, and test results.

Skills

BAS/DDC installation

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Tools

Tridium

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Honeywell

Distech

Job description

About the Opportunity

A growing Building Automation & HVAC Controls organization is seeking an experiencedBAS Controls Technician to support projects across the Harrisburg and Central Pennsylvania region.This role focuses on DDC installation, service, commissioning, and system optimization for commercial,healthcare, higher education, and public-sector facilities.

Harrisburg's expanding infrastructure and strong healthcare/industrial presence make this an excellentmarket for controls professionals looking for long-term stability and technical growth.

• Location: Harrisburg, PA (regional travel as needed)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Hourly Rate: $38.00 - $55.00/hr (DOE)
• Overtime: Available
• Vehicle: Company Vehicle or Monthly Stipend
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Company Laptop & Phone

Key Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and configure BAS/DDC controllers and field devices
• Perform point-to-point checkouts and functional testing for commissioning
• Troubleshoot HVAC controls, communication networks, and sensor/actuator issues
• Edit and update control logic, system graphics, schedules, and alarm strategies
• Perform retrofit work, new construction start-up, and system integrations
• Collaborate with mechanical contractors, facilities teams, and project managers
• Maintain accurate documentation, service records, and test results

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with BAS/DDC systems
• Familiarity with major BAS platforms such as Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, or Distech
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, and mechanical fundamentals
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks protocols
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and engineered submittals
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities and customer communication skills