BAS / Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

Join One of the Fastest Growing Building Automation Teams in the Western U.S.

Kelso Building Services (KBS) is expanding its Building Automation and Smart Buildings Division and is seeking an experienced BAS/Controls Service Technician to support service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Building Automation Systems throughout the Las Vegas market.

This position offers the opportunity to work with leading BAS technologies, advanced analytics, remote monitoring platforms, and mission-critical facilities including commercial office, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and data center environments.

If you enjoy solving complex HVAC and controls challenges, working with cutting-edge technology, and advancing your career in a rapidly growing organization, we'd like to speak with you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform service, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of BAS systems.
• Diagnose HVAC equipment operation through control system analysis.
• Commission and startup BAS controllers, devices, and integrations.
• Modify graphics, schedules, trends, alarms, and sequences of operation.
• Support remote troubleshooting efforts with the KBS Digital Operations Center (DOC).
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on BAS systems.
• Validate and troubleshoot BACnet, Modbus, and IP communications.
• Create and maintain documentation, redlines, and service reports.
• Assist with customer training and operational support.
• Coordinate with HVAC technicians, electricians, IT personnel, and facility managers.
• Support cybersecurity and remote access best practices for BAS networks.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following systems is highly desirable:

• Tridium Niagara N4
• Johnson Controls Metasys
• Distech Controls
• Delta Controls
• Honeywell WEBs
• Siemens Desigo
• KMC Controls
• Carrier i-Vu
• Reliable Controls
• BACnet/IP
• BACnet MS/TP
• Modbus TCP/IP
• HVAC Controls Integration

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of BAS service or controls experience.
• Strong HVAC mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot control sequences and HVAC equipment operation.
• Experience with DDC controllers and field devices.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Niagara Certification (N4 Technical Certification Preferred)
• Johnson Controls Metasys Certification
• Siemens Desigo Certification
• Honeywell WEBs Training
• Distech Controls Experience
• Delta Controls Experience
• Associate Degree in HVAC, Controls, Electrical Technology, or related field
• Experience supporting grocery, pharmaceutical, healthcare, data center, or critical facility environments

Technical Skills

Ideal candidates should possess experience with:

• HVAC Systems
• Chillers
• Boilers
• VAV Systems
• RTUs
• Air Handlers
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Refrigeration Controls
• Energy Management Systems
• Network Troubleshooting
• Controller Programming
• Alarm Management
• Trend Analysis
• Sequence Verification

Why Join KBS?

Industry-Leading Technology

Work with:

• Advanced Building Automation Systems
• Smart Building Platforms
• AI-Driven Analytics
• Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)
• Enterprise Integrations
• Remote Operations Technology

Career Development Opportunities

• BAS Service Technician
• Senior BAS Technician
• BAS Programmer
• Lead BAS Specialist
• Project Manager
• Account Manager
• Operations Leadership Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Compensation Range:

• BAS Service Technician: $35-$50/hour + Vehicle

Compensation based upon experience, certifications, and technical capabilities.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business