Controls Start Up Technician

ControlsJobs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Health benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation + holidays

Tools provided

Job summary

Controls Jobs in Nashville, TN seeks a Controls Start-Up Technician to support installation and commissioning of building automation systems across the greater Nashville area. Join a field-based role with light regional travel and comprehensive company benefits.

The ideal candidate will load software, configure controllers, and verify system operation on-site. Training is provided for those new to ALC products, with opportunities to grow in a hands-on, technology-driven team.

Qualifications

• Background as a Controls Technician or related BAS/HVAC role.
• Strong knowledge of BAS installation, commissioning steps, and point-to-point checkout.
• Ability to load, adjust, and update BAS databases and controller applications.
• Hands-on experience supporting startup, troubleshooting, and field diagnostics.
• Familiar with server setup, front-end configuration, and controls networking basics.
• Clear communicator comfortable working with contractors, clients, and end users.
• Team contributor with strong jobsite coordination and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Commission, troubleshoot, and support a wide range of building automation systems.
• Load software, configure controllers, and make database/programming adjustments.
• Perform field verification, ensuring proper installation and system operation.
• Assist with front-end setup, server preparation, and software integrations.
• Work closely with installation teams, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and within project schedules.

Skills

BAS/HVAC knowledge

Field troubleshooting

Server setup basics

Communication

Job description

Controls Start-Up Technician – Nashville, TN – $35–$45/hr. + Company Vehicle + Benefits

About the Opportunity:

An established building automation and HVAC controls provider is seeking a dedicated Controls Start-Up Technician to support projects throughout the greater Nashville metro area. This position is ideal for a BAS professional with commissioning or installation experience who enjoys hands-on fieldwork and diagnosing complex system issues. Light regional travel into Alabama or Kentucky may occur during the workweek. Candidates without prior ALC experience will receive full product training.

• Location: Nashville, TN (Open to Surrounding Areas)
• Status: Full-Time | Field-Based | Occasional Regional Travel

Ideal Candidate:

• Background as a Controls Technician or related BAS/HVAC role
• Strong knowledge of BAS installation, commissioning steps, and point-to-point checkout
• Ability to load, adjust, and update BAS databases and controller applications
• Hands-on experience supporting startup, troubleshooting, and field diagnostics
• Familiar with server setup, front-end configuration, and controls networking basics
• Clear communicator comfortable working with contractors, clients, and end users
• Team contributor with strong jobsite coordination and follow-through

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission, troubleshoot, and support a wide range of building automation systems
• Load software, configure controllers, and make database/programming adjustments
• Perform field verification, ensuring proper installation and system operation
• Assist with front-end setup, server preparation, and software integrations
• Work closely with installation teams, subcontractors, and site personnel
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and within project schedules
• Hourly Rate: $35–$45/hr. (Based on Experience)
• Overtime: Available
• Bonus: Discretionary
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Retirement: 401k Plan with Company Match
• Time Off: Paid Vacation + Holidays
• Tools Provided: Company Vehicle + Gas Card
• Training: ALC Product Training Available

This position is ideal for a field-driven BAS technician who enjoys problem-solving, commissioning work, and expanding their expertise in modern building automation technologies while working within a supportive, growth-focused team.