Building Automation Specialist

27ed468a-cd1b-44c2-bdaa-45dde014af03•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$0 - $42

About The Position

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), 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 and HVAC control systems, including quality assurance, installation inspection, commissioning, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, and owner/operator training. The position starts October 15, 2026, and pays $42 per hour.

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 workloads 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 address field conditions.
Coordinate work with other trades and upper-tier contractors to support startup and commissioning tasks.
Inspect physical installations, document and report deficiencies to the project manager, and direct electrical subcontractors to correct deficiencies as appropriate.
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 correct 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 as needed to support HVAC comfort and energy management.
Support preparation of project-specific as-built drawings based on 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 job-site final walks or final completion activities for system 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.