HVAC BAS Technician II

Schneider Electric; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an HVAC / BAS Technician II to support customers across Northern New Jersey. The role focuses on diagnosing, maintaining, commissioning, and improving HVAC and building automation systems in a hands-on, customer-facing capacity.

Ideal candidates have an electrical background and 2+ years of HVAC controls experience, with strong diagnostic and communication skills. On-site work with occasional on-call responsibilities is required, with a total rewards package and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HVAC controls, BAS/BMS, building automation, or HVAC service experience.
• Electrical technician or low-voltage electrical background strongly preferred.
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent HVAC controls/BAS/BMS related experience.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC, BAS/BMS, and Energy Management Systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software, including controllers, sensors, VAVs, AHUs, panels, networks, and front ends.
• Perform service, preventative maintenance, commissioning, and system startup.
• Install and troubleshoot low-voltage wiring and panel terminations using drawings and submittals.
• Work with BACnet and Modbus networking and BAS software.
• Identify system deficiencies and recommend improvements or modifications.
• Communicate with customers and provide professional updates during troubleshooting.
• Work independently to assess problems and resolve issues.
• Support commissioning activities and coordinate with project teams and third-party commissioning agents.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for time-sensitive needs.

Skills

HVAC controls

BAS/BMS

Building automation

Electrical background

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Customer-facing communication

Independent work

On-site service

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent HVAC controls/BAS/BMS related experience

Job description

HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician II

Northern New Jersey

Schneider Electric is looking for an HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician II to support customers throughout Northern New Jersey. This is a hands-on, customer-facing service role focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, commissioning, and improving HVAC and building automation systems.

Ideally, we are seeking someone with an electrical technician or low-voltage electrical background and at least 2 years of experience with HVAC controls, BAS/BMS, or building automation systems. We will also consider strong HVAC service technicians with excellent diagnostic skills and an interest in expanding their building controls expertise.

What You\'ll Do

• Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC, BAS/BMS, and Energy Management Systems
• Troubleshoot both hardware and software, including controllers, sensors, VAVs, AHUs, panels, networks, and system front ends
• Perform service, preventative maintenance, commissioning, and system startup
• Install and troubleshoot low-voltage wiring and panel terminations using drawings and submittals
• Work with building automation protocols such as BACnet and Modbus
• Identify system deficiencies and recommend improvements or modifications
• Communicate directly with customers and provide professional updates throughout the troubleshooting process
• Work independently to assess problems and resolve customer issues
• Support commissioning activities and coordinate with project teams and third-party commissioning agents
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to time-sensitive customer needs

What We\'re Looking For

• 2+ years of HVAC controls, BAS/BMS, building automation, or HVAC service experience
• Electrical technician or low-voltage electrical background strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and building controls
• Experience troubleshooting controllers, sensors, VAVs, AHUs, wiring, and related control systems
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, networking, and BAS software
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and remain effective during urgent service situations
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent HVAC controls/BAS/BMS related experience

What\'s in it for me?

• Direct customer impact through meaningful technical work in the field
• Mentorship and structured support to build your technical skills and confidence
• Career growth opportunities within a global leader in energy management and automation
• Exposure to diverse industries and innovative technologies

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you\'ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.