Onsite BAS Technician - Building Automation & Controls

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Fully onsite

Job summary

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking a BAS Technician to monitor, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS). The role provides BAS support to zone personnel to ensure mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include daily BAS monitoring, performing calibration, programming changes, and creating graphics while ensuring safety and CMMS compliance. Full-time, onsite in Richmond, VA, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Several years of HVAC service, Direct Digital Controls service (DDC), or electrical trade service experience (may be combined).
• Several years of documented BAS service or installation experience (may be combined) with at least two years of Tridium Niagara 4 service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, schematics, and scopes of work.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide BAS technical service support for internal and external customers during regular and after-hours—weekends, holidays, and on-call.
• Monitor BAS daily to ensure assets operate as designed and identify service needs.
• Escalate issues beyond capability with documentation for corrective action.
• Complete work orders per policy while upholding CMMS SOP and conduct.
• Perform BAS maintenance and repairs including sensor calibrations, device troubleshooting, and programming reviews.
• Verify BAS programming across platforms (JCI, Siemens, Tridium) for operation as designed.
• Create BAS graphics aligned with VCU standards and review plans for construction projects.

Skills

HVAC service

DDC service

Electrical trade

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BAS

Tridium Niagara 4

Job description

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking a BAS Technician to monitor, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS). The role provides BAS support to zone personnel to ensure mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include daily BAS monitoring, performing calibration, programming changes, and creating graphics while ensuring safety and CMMS compliance. Full-time, onsite in Richmond, VA, with on-call duties as needed.