BAS & Controls Technician — Growth & Same‑Day Pay

Compass Group USA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Job summary

Compass Group USA, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, is hiring a Controls Engineering Technician for full-time hours with varying shifts. The role requires prior controls and BAS experience and involves working with BAS field devices, sensors, actuators, and related network infrastructure.

You will support installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, collaborate with facilities teams, and contribute to safe, reliable building operations across educational facilities.

Qualifications

• Prior controls and BAS experience is required.
• Demonstrated mechanical/electronics experience.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Microsoft).
• Ability to learn quickly and apply practical skills.
• Knowledge of general labor, construction, or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Learns and performs tasks under supervision in controls engineering.
• Develops knowledge of electronic control systems, HVAC, BAS field devices.
• Supports installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of BAS.
• Provides field support and troubleshooting for BAS devices and related hardware.

Skills

Controls experience

BAS experience

Mechanical/electronics

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Tridium

Meters

Routing equipment

Toners

Job description

Compass Group USA, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, is hiring a Controls Engineering Technician for full-time hours with varying shifts. The role requires prior controls and BAS experience and involves working with BAS field devices, sensors, actuators, and related network infrastructure.

You will support installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, collaborate with facilities teams, and contribute to safe, reliable building operations across educational facilities.