BAS Controls Systems Service Technician

Midwest Applied Solutions • Hillside, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Applied Solutions is seeking a BAS Controls Systems Service Technician to help customers maintain building automation systems. The technician works with a team at existing customer sites, retrofit projects, and new construction sites to start up, commission, troubleshoot, repair, and improve systems. Building automation experience is helpful but not required; the company is willing to train a dependable, curious candidate committed to quality work and learning the trade. As skills develop, the technician may take on more complex work and greater independence.

The role involves visiting multiple customer sites, sometimes on the same day. Overtime, weekend work, or an on-call schedule may be needed, and occasional out-of-town travel may be required. Physical tasks may include standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs.

Requirements

• Commitment to learning, solving problems, and doing quality work.
• Reliability, professionalism, and care for customers and teammates.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort using computers and learning new software and systems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and work safely in the field.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or an on-call schedule as needed.
• Ability to travel out of town occasionally, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, controls, or building automation.
• Familiarity with Niagara N4, Honeywell WEBs, or other control systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, or IP networks.
• Ability to read plans, submittal drawings, or wiring diagrams.
• Trade school training, military technical training, or relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with customers and communicate clearly about work.
• Help diagnose system issues and make repairs, adjustments, or component replacements.
• Perform preventive maintenance and check that systems operate as intended.
• Assist with system checkout, startup, commissioning, and upgrades.
• Learn to create and modify BAS graphics and programming, including Niagara.
• Identify opportunities to improve building operations and energy efficiency.
• Work with teammates, share knowledge, and ask questions when support is needed.
• Document work and follow through on customer needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed