Building Automation Systems Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Building Automation Systems Technician 1 at the Pittsburgh Airbase. The role involves maintaining and repairing automated HVAC systems to ensure efficient facility operation and comfort.

You will inspect equipment, troubleshoot controls, and help optimize building performance in a hands-on environment. The position requires evaluating system performance, completing preventive maintenance, and following safety procedures, with a standard 37.5-hour work

Qualifications

• HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program or equivalent training.
• Three years of maintenance, repair, or installation experience with HVAC, refrigeration, or BA systems, including one year with electronic controls/sensors.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year with electronic controls and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect HVAC equipment and perform preventive maintenance for reliable operation.
• Diagnose control issues with sensors, actuators, and automation systems and perform repairs.
• Review automated control systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend vendor intervention.

Job description

Take your technical skills to the next level as a Building Automation Systems Technician 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at the Pittsburgh Airbase. This hands‑on role offers the chance to work with automated HVAC systems, troubleshoot complex equipment, and contribute to energy‑efficient operations. Your skills will play a key role in maintaining comfortable and dependable building environments. If you enjoy technical challenges and meaningful work, this opportunity is for you.

The Building Automation Systems Technician 1 maintains, monitors, and repairs automated HVAC systems to support efficient facility operations. This position evaluates system performance, completes preventive maintenance, and helps resolve equipment issues across the airbase. As a Building Automation Systems Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• System Maintenance: Inspect HVAC equipment, replace components, and complete preventive maintenance to support reliable operation
• Control Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues with controls, sensors, actuators, and automated systems, and perform necessary repairs
• Performance Monitoring:Review automated control systems, evaluate operational deficiencies, and recommend vendor intervention
• Equipment Repairs: Repair leaks, service refrigerant and heating systems, and assist with HVAC equipment installations and replacements
• System Adjustments: Adjust thermostats, calibrate valves, and optimize system settings to improve efficiency and performance
• Operational Support:Research materials, update work orders, participate in production meetings, and follow required safety procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the HVAC and Building Automation Technician Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)training program;or
• Three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC, refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems which includes one year working with industrial or commercial electronic controls and sensors;or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year working with industrial or commercial electronic controls and sensors.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.