Building Automation Specialist

SJS Executives, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$0 - $42

About The Position

SJS Executives, LLC (also doing business as SJS Industrial) is seeking a Facilities Controls Specialist / Building Automation Specialist to support operations at a local VA healthcare facility. The role supports building automation system installation, quality assurance, commissioning, maintenance, diagnostics, and service turnover. The position starts October 15, 2026, and pays $42 per hour. SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with 150 employees and headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It provides professional services to federal and military organizations. SJS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the listed protected or non-merit bases.

Requirements

Possess a valid Real ID, as required by federal regulations.
Have three to five or more years of experience with Johnson Controls or Metasys systems.
Know how to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
Be able to manage assigned workload for professional and efficient execution of time.
Have PC experience and the ability to program DDC software.
Successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access to a military installation; the background check extends beyond seven years in accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Justice guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance for mechanical, plumbing, controls, and other systems.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, including wiring diagrams, system architecture, and sequences; suggest sequence changes to accommodate field conditions.
Coordinate work with other trades and upper-tier contractors to support startup and commissioning tasks.
Inspect physical installations, document deficiencies, report them to the project manager, or direct the electrical subcontractor to correct them.
Install control components not installed by other contractors, which may include actuators, relays, and sensors.
Verify control-point wiring installation and termination, sensor calibration, and proper operation of field devices.
Diagnose issues and potential causes, determine corrective actions, and repair systems or components.
Modify DDC local control panels as needed for expansion and engineering changes.
Analyze and modify control software to support HVAC comfort and energy-management control.
Support production of project-specific as-built drawings using initial construction drawings and field modification markups.
Support building automation system commissioning and complete commissioning documentation.
Assist with site-specific training for the owner/operator on the building control system.
Participate in final job-site walks and system completion for service turnover, and address warranty issues.
Follow OSHA safety standards.
Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on building automation systems and associated components according to the service maintenance agreement.
Test and verify system readings, including trend logs, alarms, and loop tuning, to ensure optimal operation.