Controls Technician

Job Title: Controls Technician / BAS-BMS Installer

Job Description

This position is responsible for installing control wiring, field devices, sensors, controllers, and communications infrastructure while ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience with building automation systems (BAS), building management systems (BMS), low-voltage controls, and structured cabling. Candidates should be comfortable reading blueprints and schematics, working on active construction sites, and supporting HVAC, mechanical, and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, label, and terminate low-voltage control wiring (18-22 AWG) between controllers, field devices, and equipment.
• Install and terminate communication cabling including BACnet, MS/TP, Modbus, RS-485, Ethernet, CAT5e, and CAT6 systems.
• Mount and install controllers, sensors, actuators, flow meters, humidity sensors, temperature sensors, and related field devices.
• Install and wire control panels and panel components.
• Connect controls systems to HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and building automation networks.
• Assist with Electrical Power Monitoring (EPM) and Building Management System (BMS) integration projects.
• Pull fiber optic, CAT5, CAT6, coaxial, and controls cabling through conduit, cable tray, basket tray, and ladder rack systems.
• Install and support structured cabling systems within data centers and commercial facilities
• Measure, fabricate, and install cable tray, basket tray, ladder rack, and support systems.
• Perform minor pathway installations including flexible conduit, liquid-tight conduit, and connections from junction boxes to devices.
• Perform cable testing and verification using multimeters, cable testers, toners, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot wiring issues, communication faults, and field devices.
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and project specifications.
• Support startup, commissioning, and punch-list activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of low-voltage, controls, BAS/BMS, or structured cabling experience.
• Experience pulling, routing, labeling, and terminating low-voltage wiring and communication cabling.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience installing and terminating CAT5e/CAT6 cabling.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, RS-485, Ethernet, or similar control communication protocols.
• Ability to use multimeters and basic troubleshooting tools.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety practices.
• Ability to work from ladders, scissor lifts, and elevated work platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• OSHA 10 Certification (or ability to obtain before start date).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in building a long-term career in low voltage work.
• Experience with scissor lifts and forklifts in construction or industrial environments.
• Ability to oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling when needed.
• Experience installing and pulling CAT5 and CAT6 cabling in ladder rack and tray systems.
• Ability to utilize a band saw safely and effectively.
• Skill in measuring and cutting metal components for ladder racks and cable trays.
• Ownership of basic hand tools suitable for low voltage and electrical work.
• Familiarity with cable tray installer and basket tray installer tasks.
• Exposure to healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, power stations, and office building projects.
• Comfort working in a union environment and following established trade practices.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a well-established electrical and technologies contractor that offers the stability and benefits of a union shop, including strong health coverage, retirement programs, and annuity options. Team members enjoy the long-term advantages of an employee-owned structure, with the opportunity to become an owner through stock participation after three years. The culture supports professional growth, solid career paths in low voltage and electrical work, and a focus on safety, training, and shared success.

Work Environment

The role is based with a large electrical contractor and technologies organization of around 800 employees, working primarily on projects in healthcare facilities, resorts and hotels, manufacturing plants, power stations, and small office buildings. Many assignments involve data center environments and complex low voltage infrastructure. Work is performed on active construction sites, both indoors and outdoors, often at heights or in confined spaces. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with five 10-hour days, starting around 5:00 a.m. and ending around 3:30 p.m., with an additional 8-hour Saturday as needed. Technicians regularly use a full range of hand and power tools, including screwdrivers, drywall saws, torpedo levels, tape measures, snips, pliers, hammers, cable strippers, insulated crimping tools, flashlights, gloves, multimeters, butt-sets, toners/wands, coax compression or hex crimp tools, band saws, and lifting equipment such as scissor lifts and forklifts. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to union standards, and maintaining a clean and orderly job site.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.