Building Automation Field Technician – HVAC & EMS

Upchurch; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Certification assistance

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Building Automation Service Technician to service and optimize BAS/EMS at customer facilities across the United States. You will work with Honeywell controls and Tridium Niagara platforms, traveling nationwide about 25% of the time, primarily Monday through Friday.

The role requires diagnosing and repairing controls, calibrating equipment, and coordinating with remote support. Strong troubleshooting, reading drawings, and customer communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Building Automation or BAS technician experience.
• Experience with Honeywell controls and/or Tridium Niagara preferred.
• Niagara N4 commissioning and troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of low voltage electrical systems, including AC and DC wiring, relays, sensors, actuators, and control circuits.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and sequences of operation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• Trade school, HVAC apprenticeship, controls training, or military technical training preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and coordinate with remote technical support when required.
• Must be willing and able to travel nationwide Monday through Friday.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to pass applicable background screening and drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair BAS and EMS systems, controllers, sensors, and associated equipment.
• Commission and optimize HVAC controls serving AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, rooftop units, and other mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, system repairs, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and test network communications using BACnet IP, Modbus, LonWorks, and other control protocols.
• Diagnose low voltage electrical and control issues involving wiring, relays, sensors, actuators, controllers, and associated devices.
• Assist with Niagara N4 commissioning, programming, graphics, and troubleshooting as required.
• Review system operation and sequences of operation to identify equipment or controls issues.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, work reports, and customer records.
• Clearly communicate technical findings, recommended repairs, and completed work to customers and internal project teams.
• Follow all company, customer, and job site safety requirements.

Skills

Building Automation

BAS technician

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Field travel

Education

Trade school

HVAC apprenticeship

Controls training

Military technical training

Tools

Honeywell controls

Tridium Niagara

Niagara N4

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a Building Automation Service Technician to service and optimize BAS/EMS at customer facilities across the United States. You will work with Honeywell controls and Tridium Niagara platforms, traveling nationwide about 25% of the time, primarily Monday through Friday.

The role requires diagnosing and repairing controls, calibrating equipment, and coordinating with remote support. Strong troubleshooting, reading drawings, and customer communication are essential.