Building Automation Service Technician

Job details: A leading provider of building automation, security systems and energy services This Jobot Job is hosted by: Courtney Hoogervorst Salary: $35 - $55 per hour A bit about us: A leading provider of building automation, security systems and energy services for commercial, institutional and industrial clientele. Why join us? Career Advancement Opportunities Stable Client Base/Tenured Staff 401K plan Company Cell Phone / Laptop Flexible schedule Health/Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off 3 weeks vacation + 11 Holidays + Sick time Job Details Building Automation Service Technician Location: Greater Boston, MA (Chelmsford / surrounding areas) We’re seeking a skilled Building Automation Service Technician in the Boston area. This role supports commercial and institutional clients by ensuring their building automation systems (BAS) and connected HVAC equipment operate reliably and efficiently. You’ll be the boots on the ground delivering onsite technical support, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and system optimization for a portfolio of BAS customers. What You’ll Be Doing Perform on‑site preventative maintenance (PM) and service visits on building automation systems and associated HVAC equipment. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair BAS hardware and control systems to minimize downtime and ensure peak performance. Support system start‑ups, testing, calibration, and point‑to‑point verification. Work with customers, facility managers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues professionally and efficiently. Assist with software/firmware updates, system backups, and configuration checks. Respond to service calls and dispatch requests in a timely manner (including emergency or after‑hours as needed). Maintain accurate service documentation, reports, and field logs. Preferred Requirements 3+ years of hands‑on experience with building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, DDC systems or related service work. Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills. Experience working with BAS platforms and common protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.). Comfortable using diagnostic tools, handheld meters, software utilities, and network interfaces. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to customers and team members. Nice to Have BAS manufacturer experience with systems such as Niagara, Alerton, Automated Logic, Honeywell, or similar. HVAC mechanical or electrical training/certification. EPA Type II or universal refrigerant handling certification. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr