Building Auto Systems Tech - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a BAS Technician to operate, maintain, and enhance the hospital's building automation and control systems. You will support HVAC, energy management, and critical infrastructure to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, interpreting drawings, and collaborating with Plant Operations, Facilities, Engineering and Infection Prevention to sustain compliant, energy-efficient environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HVAC or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of experience with building automation systems and controls.
• Working knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems; read control sequences.
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, IP-based networks.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.
• Experience in acute-care hospital environments and healthcare compliance.
• Familiarity with infection control risk assessments and environmental monitoring.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; energy optimization knowledge.
• Understanding of life-safety requirements and hospital critical environments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Proficient with BAS software, trending, reporting and analytics; strong communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with Google Suite / MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize hospital building automation and control systems.
• Ensure reliable BAS operation supporting patient care, energy efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Plant Operations, Facilities Management, Engineering, Infection Prevention, and clinical teams.

Skills

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Energy optimization

Education

Associate degree in HVAC or related field

Tools

Siemens BAS

Johnson Controls BAS

Honeywell BAS

Schneider Electric BAS

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement of the hospital's building automation and control systems. This position ensures reliable operation of HVAC, energy management, environmental controls, and critical infrastructure systems that support patient care, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. The BAS Technician works closely with Plant Operations, Facilities Management, Engineering, Infection Prevention, and clinical departments to maintain safe and compliant healthcare environments.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate degree in HVAC, Electrical Technology, Building Automation, Controls Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with building automation systems and controls.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems, and control sequences.
• Prior experience with BAS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, or similar systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP-based control networks.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.
• Experience in acute-care hospital environments.
• Experience supporting Joint Commission, CMS, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with infection control risk assessments and environmental monitoring requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Understanding of HVAC control strategies and energy optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of hospital critical environments and life-safety requirements.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Proficiency with BAS software, trending, reporting, and analytics tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience with healthcare facility operations preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Automation Professional (CAP). Candidates who do not possess a CEM or CAP may be considered based on an equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and progressively responsible professional experience in building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, energy management, or healthcare facility operations.