HVAC Controls Technician: Building Automation Specialist

Blue Collar Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Christian University in Columbus, Ohio seeks an experienced HVAC controls technician to maintain and optimize the campus BAS. You’ll troubleshoot controllers, sensors, relays, and VFDs, diagnose BACnet/LonWorks issues, and verify system operation.

You’ll replace controllers, commission devices, and perform programming changes within Niagara AX/N4 environments. Collaboration with trades and vendors ensures reliable, energy-efficient buildings and comfortable occupants.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in HVAC/building automation.
• 3–5 years of HVAC controls or BAS experience.
• Working knowledge of BACnet and LonWorks.
• Experience with Niagara AX and Niagara N4.
• Ability to read control drawings and system documentation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary campus resource for HVAC controls and BAS issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, VFD interfaces, and other BAS components.
• Diagnose and resolve BACnet and LonWorks network communication issues.
• Replace controllers, commission devices, and perform point-to-point verification.
• Make routine programming changes and adjustments to existing control sequences.
• Support and maintain Niagara AX and Niagara N4 systems.
• Monitor alarms, trends, system performance, and occupant comfort concerns.
• Assist with startup and integration of new HVAC equipment into the BAS.
• Verify operation of air handlers, chillers, boilers, pumps, VAVs, exhaust systems.
• Coordinate with HVAC technicians, electricians, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, programming changes, and system configurations.
• Recommend improvements that increase reliability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort.
• Participate in on-call or emergency response as needed.
• Provide friendly, professional service to the university community.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in HVAC/Building Automation/Industrial Controls

Tools

BAS software

Niagara AX

Niagara N4

BACnet

LonWorks

Tridium

Job description

Christian University in Columbus, Ohio seeks an experienced HVAC controls technician to maintain and optimize the campus BAS. You’ll troubleshoot controllers, sensors, relays, and VFDs, diagnose BACnet/LonWorks issues, and verify system operation.

You’ll replace controllers, commission devices, and perform programming changes within Niagara AX/N4 environments. Collaboration with trades and vendors ensures reliable, energy-efficient buildings and comfortable occupants.