BAS Technician – Building Automation

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks a BAS Technician in Facilities Operations Admin. The technician will monitor, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS) to keep assets operating efficiently, supporting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.

Responsibilities include 24/7 on-call BAS support, programming and graphics updates across JCI, Siemens, and Tridium platforms, CMMS documentation, and collaboration with zone staff, engineers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Several years of HVAC or electrical trade experience.
• Several years of BAS service or installation experience, incl. 2+ years with Niagara 4.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and schematics.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License required.
• Commitment to respectful, professional conduct with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide BAS technical support to internal and external customers, including after-hours coverage.
• Monitor BAS daily to ensure assets operate as designed and identify needs.
• Escalate complex issues to leadership with documented notes.
• Complete work orders per policy with professional conduct.
• Perform BAS programming changes and graphics updates across multiple platforms (JCI, Siemens, Tridium).
• Perform preventive and reactive BAS maintenance and component repairs.
• Collaborate with zone staff, engineers, and vendors to improve BAS operations.
• Maintain CMMS logs and TIMECARD notes for all work.
• Review plans/drawings for new/renovation projects as SME.

Skills

HVAC service

DDC (Direct Digital Controls)

BAS service/installation

Tridium Niagara 4

Read drawings/plans

Valid Virginia Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JCI BAS platform

Siemens BAS platform

Tridium Niagara 4 platform

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks a BAS Technician in Facilities Operations Admin. The technician will monitor, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS) to keep assets operating efficiently, supporting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.

Responsibilities include 24/7 on-call BAS support, programming and graphics updates across JCI, Siemens, and Tridium platforms, CMMS documentation, and collaboration with zone staff, engineers, and vendors.