BAS / HVAC Controls Technician

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 76,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle
Sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits
401(k) match
Paid vacation
Ongoing technical training
Long-term career advancement

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an experienced BAS/HVAC Controls Technician to support commercial buildings and demanding facilities across Central and Northern NJ. You will troubleshoot complex controls, service Johnson Controls and Niagara N4 platforms, and work with AHUs, VAVs, chillers, and boilers to keep systems reliable.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in Building Automation, DDC, HVAC Controls, or related field.
  • Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys/FX/CCT, Niagara AX/N4, or major BAS platforms.
  • Strong troubleshooting of DDC controls, sensors, actuators, and wiring.
  • Good knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and equipment.
  • Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, LON, or similar protocols.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and sequences of operation.
  • Programming, commissioning, or graphics experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and customer-focused approach.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally in Central/Northern New Jersey.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Building Automation and HVAC control systems across commercial facilities.
  • Service and support Johnson Controls, Niagara N4, and other DDC platforms.
  • Diagnose issues involving controllers, sensors, actuators, control wiring, and system communications.
  • Perform system startup, commissioning, point-to-point checkout, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Make controller programming adjustments, graphics modifications, and system configuration changes as needed.
  • Support BACnet, Modbus, and third-party building system integrations.
  • Work with commercial HVAC equipment, including AHUs, RTUs, VAV systems, chillers, boilers, and related equipment.
  • Read and interpret control drawings, electrical schematics, and sequences of operation.
  • Assist with system upgrades, retrofits, and building automation optimization projects.
  • Work directly with customers and facility teams to resolve service issues and maintain system reliability.
  • Complete service documentation and provide technical recommendations.

Skills

Building Automation
HVAC Controls
Troubleshooting
Customer-focused
Valid driver's license
Travel locally

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys/FX/CCT
Niagara N4
DDC platforms
BACnet
Modbus

Job description

Salary: $36-$55 hour, comprehensive benefits, company vehicle, 401k

Central & Northern New Jersey | Company Vehicle | Career Growth

An established and growing Building Automation organization is expanding its service team and seeking an experienced BAS / HVAC Controls Technician to support commercial buildings and technically demanding facilities throughout Central and Northern New Jersey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Automation professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex controls issues, working with commercial HVAC systems, and supporting the reliable operation of building automation systems.

The organization offers competitive compensation, a company-provided vehicle, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, ongoing technical training, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Experience with Johnson Controls, Niagara N4, or other major BAS/DDC platforms is welcome.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Building Automation and HVAC control systems across commercial facilities.
  • Service and support Johnson Controls, Niagara N4, and other DDC platforms.
  • Diagnose issues involving controllers, sensors, actuators, control wiring, and system communications.
  • Perform system startup, commissioning, point-to-point checkout, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Make controller programming adjustments, graphics modifications, and system configuration changes as needed.
  • Support BACnet, Modbus, and third-party building system integrations.
  • Work with commercial HVAC equipment, including AHUs, RTUs, VAV systems, chillers, boilers, and related equipment.
  • Read and interpret control drawings, electrical schematics, and sequences of operation.
  • Assist with system upgrades, retrofits, and building automation optimization projects.
  • Work directly with customers and facility teams to resolve service issues and maintain system reliability.
  • Complete service documentation and provide technical recommendations.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of experience in Building Automation, DDC, HVAC Controls, or a closely related field.
  • Experience with Johnson Controls (Metasys, FX, CCT), Niagara AX/N4, or another major BAS platform.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving DDC controls, controllers, sensors, actuators, and field devices.
  • Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems and equipment.
  • Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, LON, or other building systems communication protocols.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and sequences of operation.
  • Programming, commissioning, system integration, or graphics experience is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally throughout Central and Northern New Jersey.
  • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
  • Company-provided vehicle and gas card.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays.
  • Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
  • Ongoing technical training and professional development.
  • Strong backlog of service work and long-term organizational stability.
  • Opportunities to advance into Senior Technician, Controls Programmer, Project Engineer, or Project Management positions.

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