Controls Technician

ControlsJobs; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Laptop

Cell Phone

Field Tools

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Controls Technician to support BAS projects in the East Tennessee area. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of building automation systems and Tridium Niagara platforms.

You will install and test controllers, numbering field devices, and collaborate with installers and engineers on project startups. The ideal candidate has hands-on BAS experience, strong communication with owners and contractors, and a

Qualifications

• Experience as Controls Technician or BAS Service Tech.
• Hands-on with Tridium programming.
• Ability to install and test BAS components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair BAS and HVAC control systems.
• Assist with Tridium programming tasks.
• Install and test hardware and field devices.
• Support system startup and field integration.
• Perform software updates and diagnostics on BAS installations.

Skills

BAS troubleshooting

Tridium programming

Wiring and testing

Commissioning

Communication with owners/contractors

Team-oriented

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Field tools

Job description

Controls Technician – Knoxville, TN – Up to $115,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits

About the Opportunity:

A well-established HVAC and building automation contractor is seeking an experienced Controls Technician to support ongoing BAS projects throughout the Knoxville, TN region. This position offers strong earning potential, long-term stability, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative technical team. The company delivers complete building automation, HVAC controls, and integration solutions for clients across healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial facilities.

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Status: Full-Time | Field-Based | Minimal Overtime

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working as a Controls Technician, BAS Service Tech, or similar role
• Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining BAS equipment
• Hands-on knowledge of Tridium programming and updating sequences
• Capable of installing, wiring, and testing building automation components
• Strong understanding of commissioning, point-to-point verification, and system checkout
• Clear communicator with building owners, end users, and general contractors
• Organized, team-focused, and detail-oriented

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair building automation and HVAC control systems
• Assist with programming tasks on Tridium Niagara platforms
• Install and test system hardware, controllers, and field devices
• Support system startup, equipment termination, and field integration
• Perform software updates, diagnostics, and corrective repairs on BAS installations
• Collaborate with internal installation, service, and engineering teams
• Hourly Rate: Up to $115,000 annually (DOE)
• Bonus: Discretionary
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee Paid)
• Retirement: 401k Plan
• Tools Provided: Company Vehicle, Laptop, Cell Phone, and Field Tools

This role is an excellent fit for a seasoned controls technician seeking strong compensation, technical growth, and a chance to work with a respected building automation provider in the East Tennessee market.