Building Automation Systems Technician

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Building Automation Systems Technician to install, program, calibrate, and maintain BAS and HVAC controls. The role supports campus operations by monitoring systems, diagnosing issues, and ensuring equipment meets performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in HVAC/bas controls, with experience in low-voltage systems and computerized BAS platforms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in HVAC controls, BAS, electrical controls, or related field.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing low-voltage control systems.
• Experience using computerized building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, calibrate, maintain, and repair BAS, HVAC controls and related control devices.
• Monitor BAS to optimize performance and energy use.
• Troubleshoot electronic, digital, and pneumatic control systems.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams to install and diagnose control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and commissioning to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve issues and document systems.

Skills

HVAC controls

BAS knowledge

Electrical controls

Low-voltage controls

BAS software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Metasys

Job description

Building Automation Systems Technician

Job ID: 304115

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Mechanical Maintenance

Job Summary

Performs skilled work in the installation, programming,troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, and repair of buildingautomation systems, HVAC controls, and related control devices.Supports the efficient operation of heating, ventilation, airconditioning, and energy management systems by monitoring buildingautomation systems, diagnosing system issues, and ensuringequipment operates in accordance with established performancestandards. Works independently on complex controls assignments andassists the Controls Supervisor with system upgrades,commissioning, and optimization projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, calibrate, maintain, and repair buildingautomation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, and related controldevices, including controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, relays,and thermostats
• Monitor building automation systems to identify equipmentissues, optimize system performance, and support the efficientoperation of campus HVAC systems
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, digital, and pneumaticcontrol systems associated with air handling units, heat pumps,boilers, chillers, and other HVAC equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, controlschematics, specifications, and technical documentation to install,diagnose, and modify control systems
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and commissioningactivities to ensure controls systems operate safely, reliably, andefficiently
• Collaborate with HVAC, electrical, and maintenance personnel toresolve equipment issues, support energy conservation initiatives,maintain system documentation, and ensure a comfortable environmentfor students, faculty, and staff

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in HVAC controls, buildingautomation systems, electrical controls, or a closely relatedfield
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing low-voltage controlsystems
• Experience using computerized building automation systems

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Technical school diploma, certificate, or coursework in HVAC,Electrical Technology, Industrial Controls, or a related field

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with Metasys buildingautomation systems
• Experience programming or modifying building automation controlsequences
• Experience commissioning HVAC control systems

Proposed Salary

$22.36 - $27.95 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweeklybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills

Apply Before Date

October 22, 2026

Application review may begin as early as September30, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughoutemployment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Background Check

• Standard + DMV