HVAC Controls Technician: BAS/BMS Specialist

Jobot; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Health/Dental insurance

Paid time off + Holidays + Sick time

Company cell phone / laptop

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an HVAC Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and service Building Automation Systems across commercial facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on work with HVAC equipment, controllers, and networked BAS hardware to optimize energy use and comfort.

You will engage with customers, support startup and commissioning tasks, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and electricians in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC controls, DDC, BAS/BMS.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and low-voltage control systems.
• Reading wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).
• Perform startup and checkout of HVAC control systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, VFDs, and other control devices.
• Diagnose communication and network issues within BAS/DDC systems.
• Work with HVAC equipment including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and central plant systems.
• Perform point-to-point checkout and verify proper system operation.
• Assist with controller programming, system configuration, and sequence verification.
• Work with BACnet and other building communication protocols.
• Support new installations, system upgrades, retrofits, and service projects.
• Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and mechanical plans.
• Identify system issues and recommend solutions that improve comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Communicate directly with customers and provide clear updates on system issues and repairs.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, electricians, mechanical contractors, and other trades in the field

Skills

HVAC controls

DDC/BAS

BACnet/IP

Troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Field work

Customer communication

Driver's license

Travel to sites

Tools

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Tridium Niagara N4

Johnson Controls FX

Job description

Jobot is seeking an HVAC Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and service Building Automation Systems across commercial facilities. The role emphasizes hands-on work with HVAC equipment, controllers, and networked BAS hardware to optimize energy use and comfort.

You will engage with customers, support startup and commissioning tasks, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and electricians in the field.