Senior Building Automation Technician - On-Site Westborough

Jobot; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

40 hours a week with overtime

Annual salary reviews with performance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health-care, life insurance, vision &d

long-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Senior Building Automation Service Technician to join our service team in Central Massachusetts/MetroWest. This hands-on role diagnoses, repairs, and maintains BAS/DDC systems across commercial facilities, hospitals, schools, and laboratories, with independent field work and direct customer interaction.

You'll work with modern BAS technology, perform preventive maintenance and upgrades, document findings, and coordinate with project teams for efficient system improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with building automation, DDC controls, HVAC controls, or energy management systems.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across BAS hardware, software, networks, and HVAC equipment.
• Experience with Distech Controls, ASI Controls, Niagara/Niagara 4, JCI, American Auto-Matrix, or similar BAS platforms is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LON, and IP networking.
• Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, boilers, chillers, pumps, and associated control sequences.
• Ability to read control drawings, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and mechanical plans.
• Comfortable working independently in the field and interacting directly with customers.
• Niagara certification or manufacturer-specific BAS certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally to customer sites throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC) and associated HVAC controls.
• Perform service calls, preventative maintenance, system upgrades, and emergency troubleshooting.
• Diagnose issues involving controllers, sensors, actuators, communication networks, and controlled HVAC equipment.
• Work with BACnet, Modbus, LON, IP-based networks, and other building automation protocols.
• Perform controller programming, system adjustments, point-to-point checkout, and functional testing as needed.
• Troubleshoot sequences of operation and identify both controls-related and mechanical HVAC issues.
• Support system integrations, retrofits, upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Review system alarms, trends, graphics, and operating data to identify performance issues.
• Communicate directly with customers, facility teams, and internal project/service personnel to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians when needed.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and communicate recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and system improvements.

Skills

Building Automation

HVAC Controls

Troubleshooting

Independent Field Work

Customer Interaction

Tools

Distech Controls

ASI Controls

Niagara/Niagara 4

JCI

American Auto-Matrix

BACnet

Modbus

LON

IP Networking

Job description

Jobot seeks a Senior Building Automation Service Technician to join our service team in Central Massachusetts/MetroWest. This hands-on role diagnoses, repairs, and maintains BAS/DDC systems across commercial facilities, hospitals, schools, and laboratories, with independent field work and direct customer interaction.

You'll work with modern BAS technology, perform preventive maintenance and upgrades, document findings, and coordinate with project teams for efficient system improvements.