Title: Building Automation Technician
Location: Eastern Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organization

This organization delivers comprehensive facility modernization and smart?building solutions across air, energy, security, and communication technologies. The team engineers, installs, integrates, and services systems designed to enhance comfort, safety, and efficiency across a wide range of facilities including schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, and large public infrastructures.

The company maintains in?house engineering, project management, integration services, and a large service division that supports turnkey delivery and long-term system performance.

Position Overview

The organization is seeking skilled and versatile Building Automation Technicians to support service, retrofit, new construction, and energy?related projects. This role works directly with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC controls, performing installation, troubleshooting, and system optimization.

Technicians are assigned to projects typically within one hour to approximately 75 minutes of their home location to support work–life balance and minimize unnecessary travel.

Key Responsibilities

Required:

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems.
• Perform diagnostics, point?to?point verification, and system functionality testing.
• Support startup, commissioning, and system optimization activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and service teams to resolve system issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and system adjustments.
• Interact professionally with customers, ensuring high service quality.

Preferred:

• Field experience with leading BAS platforms such as Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or comparable systems.
• Ability to provide customer training or system guidance.
• Experience supporting energy?focused or performance?based projects.

Technical Skills

Required:

• Strong technical aptitude in BAS, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, or controls-related systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve mechanical and control issues.
• Willingness and ability to engage in programming?related tasks, as programming represents a significant portion of modern BAS work.

Preferred:

• Ability to program, modify, or write BAS code from scratch.
• Familiarity with IP networks, controllers, and multi?platform integrations.
• Experience with security, life?safety, or related facility technologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Field experience in HVAC controls, BAS, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or similar technical environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently at customer sites.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem?solving ability.

Preferred:

• Technical military background (strongly valued): avionics, submarine systems, jet systems, electronics, or similar experience.
• Experience working for or with major BAS providers such as Honeywell, Siemens, or Johnson Controls.

Work Environment & Travel

Required:

• Ability to travel to job sites within approximately 60–75 minutes of home.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and varied facility environments.

Preferred:

• Flexibility for occasional emergency service or off?hours support based on customer needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary:

• $85,000 – $125,000, depending on experience, technical depth, and programming capabilities.

Additional Earnings:

• Significant overtime opportunities available for technicians who want them.