Building Automation Technician

Brooks Building Solutions; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and PTO

Health benefits with HSA

401(k) with company match

Company‑wide bonus structure

Job summary

Brooks Building Solutions is seeking a Building Automation System (BAS) Technician to support projects in the West Palm Beach market. The role focuses on ensuring quality, functionality, and successful delivery of BAS installations with independent field work capability.

Responsibilities include reviewing submittals, verifying installation quality, conducting point-to-point checks, and leading startup and commissioning efforts.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of BAS technician experience required.
• Strong knowledge of BAS, HVAC controls, and system integration.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.
• Hands-on experience with point-to-point checkout and system troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with teams and partners.
• Distech Controls experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project submittals for accuracy and completeness.
• Inspect and verify quality of installation work in the field.
• Perform point-to-point checkout and system validation.
• Execute system startup, including final quality control checks.
• Review and validate control programming sequences and graphics during initial system checkout.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues during startup and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate and review system operation with commissioning agents.
• Support project teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Skills

Building automation

HVAC controls

System integration

Startup & commissioning

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Distech Controls (preferred)

Job description

Department: Brooks Building Technologies

Location: West Palm Beach

Compensation: $42.50 - $60.00 / hour

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Department: Brooks Building Technologies

Location: West Palm Beach

Compensation: $42.50 - $60.00 / hour

Description

We are seeking a Building Automation System (BAS) Technician to support projects in the West Palm Beach market. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and successful delivery of BAS installations and systems. The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented technician with strong problem-solving skills who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and can operate independently in the field.

This position plays a critical role in reviewing submittals, verifying installation quality, performing point-to-point and system checks, and leading startup and final commissioning efforts. The technician will validate programming sequences and graphics during initial system checkout and collaborate closely with commissioning agents to ensure systems meet design intent and operational standards.

Location & Travel

Our main office is located in Sunrise, Florida. This role will primarily support projects in the West Palm Beach area and is largely field-based with remote flexibility. The selected candidate will be required to report to the Sunrise office on an as‑needed basis, as directed by the Operations Manager.

Pay Scale

$25.50-$60.00/hour

On top of base pay, experienced Building Automation Technicians will receive a company vehicle + gas card.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project submittals for accuracy and completeness
• Inspect and verify quality of installation work in the field
• Perform point-to-point checkout and system validation
• Execute system startup, including final quality control checks
• Review and validate control programming sequences and graphics during initial system checkout
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues during startup and commissioning phases
• Coordinate and review system operation with commissioning agents
• Support project teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a BAS Technician or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of building automation systems, HVAC controls, and system integration
• Experience with system startup, commissioning, and quality assurance processes
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings
• Hands‑on experience with point‑to‑point checkout and system troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication skills for coordination with internal teams and external partners
• Experience with Distech Controls is preferred, but not required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach as needed.
• Ability to walk active job sites, including climbing stairs and ladders and navigating uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear required PPE during site visits.

Why Work at Brooks Building Solutions?

Brooks Building Solutions is a Metro Jacksonville Top Workplace (three years running!) and a leader in HVAC, building automation, and energy‑efficient solutions for commercial buildings. With 180+ employees and a strong culture rooted in growth and collaboration, we offer the career development opportunities and mentorship you'd expect from a growing company—plus direct access to leadership.

We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays and PTO (including the day after Thanksgiving + a half-day on Christmas Eve)
• Health benefits with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑wide bonus structure for eligible employees based on business performance

Join a company where your ideas, growth, and impact matter.

Brooks Building Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on any status protected by law.