BAS Controls Technician – On‑site in DC Area

About the role

The BAS Controls Technician provides hands‑on field execution support for Building Automation Systems across the National Capital Region. This on‑site position involves installation, troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance of sensors, actuators, controllers and network components.

Key responsibilities

• Execute scheduled BAS preventive maintenance, including inspection, calibration, cleaning, adjustment and documentation of field devices and panels.
• Install, terminate and verify BAS field devices, ensure proper power, grounding and physical installation.
• Troubleshoot device‑ and controller‑level failures using BAS front‑end tools, wiring diagrams, control drawings and test equipment.
• Support network installation and verification for BACnet, LON and MODBUS communications.

Required profile

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of hands‑on BAS or HVAC controls experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret or Top‑Secret clearance.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple sites in the DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland area.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lb, climb ladders and work in varied weather and confined spaces.

Required skills

• Experience with BAS communication protocols: BACnet, LON, MODBUS.
• Familiarity with Niagara 4 or similar platforms (Metasys, Distech, Siemens, Schneider).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, control drawings and use basic hand tools and test equipment.