HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician IINorthern New Jersey
Schneider Electric is looking for an HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician II to support customers throughout Northern New Jersey. This is a hands-on, customer-facing service role focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, commissioning, and improving HVAC and building automation systems.
Ideally, we are seeking someone with an electrical technician or low-voltage electrical background and at least 2 years of experience with HVAC controls, BAS/BMS, or building automation systems. We will also consider strong HVAC service technicians with excellent diagnostic skills and an interest in expanding their building controls expertise.
What You'll Do- Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC, BAS/BMS, and Energy Management Systems
- Troubleshoot both hardware and software, including controllers, sensors, VAVs, AHUs, panels, networks, and system front ends
- Perform service, preventative maintenance, commissioning, and system startup
- Install and troubleshoot low-voltage wiring and panel terminations using drawings and submittals
- Work with building automation protocols such as BACnet and Modbus
- Identify system deficiencies and recommend improvements or modifications
- Communicate directly with customers and provide professional updates throughout the troubleshooting process
- Work independently to assess problems and resolve customer issues
- Support commissioning activities and coordinate with project teams and third-party commissioning agents
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to time-sensitive customer needs
What We're Looking For- 2+ years of HVAC controls, BAS/BMS, building automation, or HVAC service experience
- Electrical technician or low-voltage electrical background strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems and building controls
- Experience troubleshooting controllers, sensors, VAVs, AHUs, wiring, and related control systems
- Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, networking, and BAS software
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Strong customer-facing communication skills
- Ability to work independently and remain effective during urgent service situations
- Two-year technical degree or equivalent HVAC controls/BAS/BMS related experience
What's in it for me?- Direct customer impact through meaningful technical work in the field
- Mentorship and structured support to build your technical skills and confidence
- Career growth opportunities within a global leader in energy management and automation
- Exposure to diverse industries and innovative technologies
Ready to launch your technical service career? Apply today!
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
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