BAS / Controls Technician / Programmer

gpac; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Long-term customer base

Local work

Job summary

gpac is assisting a well-established building automation and HVAC controls contractor in the Madison area with a growth opportunity. The role involves a balanced mix of field work and programming, focusing on delivering fully commissioned systems.

Ideal candidates have hands-on BAS experience, comfort in the field and at a laptop, and a solid understanding of how HVAC systems operate. Troubleshooting and clear communication are essential, with experience on common BAS platforms a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on BAS experience with controls installations, startups, and commissioning.
• Comfortable working in the field and at a laptop.
• Strong understanding of how HVAC systems actually operate.
• Ability to troubleshoot logically and communicate clearly.
• Experience with common BAS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• BAS and HVAC controls installation, service, and programming.
• DDC systems, controllers, panels, and field devices.
• Point-to-point, startup, checkout, and commissioning.
• Troubleshooting systems in live buildings.
• Working closely with techs, PMs, and customers to dial in systems.

Skills

BAS experience

Field work

Programming

Troubleshooting

HVAC knowledge

Tools

DDC systems

Job description

This is an opportunity with a well-established building automation and HVAC controls contractor in the Madison area that's growing steadily and adding to the controls team.

The work is a good mix of field work and programming, depending on your background, and focused on doing systems right from install through commissioning.

What You'd Be Working On

• BAS and HVAC controls installation, service, and programming
• DDC systems, controllers, panels, and field devices
• Point-to-point, startup, checkout, and commissioning
• Troubleshooting systems in live buildings
• Working closely with techs, PMs, and customers to get systems dialed in

Who This Fits

• Controls techs or programmers with hands-on BAS experience
• Comfortable in the field and at a laptop
• Someone who understands how HVAC systems actually operate
• Able to troubleshoot logically and communicate clearly
• Experience with common BAS platforms is a plus

Why this is a good setup

• Controls-focused team, not an afterthought
• Organized projects and realistic timelines
• Exposure to a variety of commercial buildings
• Opportunity to grow deeper into programming, commissioning, or lead roles

What's Offered

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full benefits package
• Stable workload with long-term customers
• Local work

If you're a controls person who enjoys seeing systems work the way they're supposed to, this is worth a conversation. Happy to share details confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.