Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,289,280 - 143,270,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Eye, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays and PTO

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced BAS Controls Technician to install, startup, troubleshoot, and service HVAC control systems across the Chicago area. You will commission new systems, diagnose issues, and provide exceptional service to customers while supporting project teams and field operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of BAS experience, strong HVAC knowledge, and the ability to read schematics. Local travel around Chicago is expected; medical, 401K, and PTO benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience servicing or commissioning commercial BAS.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment and control sequences.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, startup, troubleshoot, and service BAS and HVAC control systems.
• Perform controller programming and system commissioning.
• Diagnose communication, network, and control issues to keep systems running.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and customers on installations and service.
• Read control drawings and wiring diagrams; document work performed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Customer service

Tools

Schneider EcoStruxure

Tridium Niagara

Johnson Controls Metasys

Siemens Desigo

Honeywell

Job description

Job details

install, startup, troubleshoot, and service HVAC control systems for commercial and industrial facilities

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Courtney Hoogervorst

Salary: $35 - $50 per hour

A bit about us

A full-service building automation and systems integration contractor that designs, installs, services, and maintains intelligent building control systems for commercial and industrial facilities throughout the Chicago area

Why join us

• Medical, Eye, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Competitive Salary

Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician

Chicago, IL

Summary

We're looking for an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician to install, startup, troubleshoot, and service HVAC control systems for commercial and industrial facilities throughout the Chicago area. In this role, you'll help ensure buildings operate efficiently by commissioning new systems, resolving technical issues, and providing exceptional service to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Install, startup, troubleshoot, and service building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Perform controller programming, point-to-point checkout, system commissioning, and functional testing.
• Diagnose communication, network, and control issues to keep customer systems operating at peak performance.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and customers throughout installation and service projects.
• Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and mechanical plans.
• Complete service documentation and provide customers with clear updates on work performed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while building long‑term relationships with clients.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience servicing or commissioning commercial building automation systems.
• Experience with one or more major BAS platforms such as Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell, Alerton, Distech, Delta Controls, or Automated Logic.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, electrical troubleshooting, and networking fundamentals.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer‑first mindset.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally throughout the Chicago area.

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