HVAC Controls Technician

Kelso Building Services

$72K — $104K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of BAS service or controls experience
  • Strong HVAC mechanical knowledge
  • Ability to troubleshoot control sequences and HVAC equipment operation
  • Experience with DDC controllers and field devices
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Ability to pass background screening and drug testing

Responsibilities

  • Perform service, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of BAS systems
  • Diagnose HVAC equipment operation through control system analysis
  • Commission and startup BAS controllers, devices, and integrations
  • Modify graphics, schedules, trends, alarms, and sequences of operation
  • Support remote troubleshooting efforts with the KBS Digital Operations Center
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections on BAS systems
  • Validate and troubleshoot BACnet, Modbus, and IP communications
  • Create and maintain documentation, redlines, and service reports
  • Assist with customer training and operational support
  • Coordinate with HVAC technicians, electricians, IT personnel, and facility managers
  • Support cybersecurity and remote access best practices for BAS networks

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with leading BAS technologies and advanced analytics
  • Exposure to mission-critical facilities across diverse sectors
  • Career development pathways from technician to leadership roles
  • Access to state-of-the-art tools and remote monitoring platforms
  • Engagement in cybersecurity best practices in a growing field
Full Job Description
Kelso Building Services (KBS) is expanding its Building Automation and Smart Buildings Division and is seeking an experienced BAS Service Technician to support service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Building Automation Systems throughout the Las Vegas market.

This position offers the opportunity to work with leading BAS technologies, advanced analytics, remote monitoring platforms, and mission-critical facilities including commercial office, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and data center environments.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform service, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of BAS systems.
  • Diagnose HVAC equipment operation through control system analysis.
  • Commission and startup BAS controllers, devices, and integrations.
  • Modify graphics, schedules, trends, alarms, and sequences of operation.
  • Support remote troubleshooting efforts with the KBS Digital Operations Center (DOC).
  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections on BAS systems.
  • Validate and troubleshoot BACnet, Modbus, and IP communications.
  • Create and maintain documentation, redlines, and service reports.
  • Assist with customer training and operational support.
  • Coordinate with HVAC technicians, electricians, IT personnel, and facility managers.
  • Support cybersecurity and remote access best practices for BAS networks.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following systems is highly desirable:
  • Tridium Niagara N4
  • Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Distech Controls
  • Delta Controls
  • Honeywell WEBs
  • Siemens Desigo
  • KMC Controls
  • Carrier i-Vu
  • Reliable Controls
  • BACnet/IP
  • BACnet MS/TP
  • Modbus TCP/IP
  • HVAC Controls Integration

Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of BAS service or controls experience.
  • Strong HVAC mechanical knowledge.
  • Ability to troubleshoot control sequences and HVAC equipment operation.
  • Experience with DDC controllers and field devices.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Niagara Certification (N4 Technical Certification Preferred)
  • Johnson Controls Metasys Certification
  • Siemens Desigo Certification
  • Honeywell WEBs Training
  • Distech Controls Experience
  • Delta Controls Experience
  • Associate Degree in HVAC, Controls, Electrical Technology, or related field
  • Experience supporting grocery, pharmaceutical, healthcare, data center, or critical facility environments

Technical Skills

Ideal candidates should possess experience with:
  • HVAC Systems
  • Chillers
  • Boilers
  • VAV Systems
  • RTUs
  • Air Handlers
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Refrigeration Controls
  • Energy Management Systems
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Controller Programming
  • Alarm Management
  • Trend Analysis
  • Sequence Verification

Industry-Leading Technology

Work with:
  • Advanced Building Automation Systems
  • Smart Building Platforms
  • AI-Driven Analytics
  • Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)
  • Enterprise Integrations
  • Remote Operations Technology

Career Development
  • BAS Service Technician
  • Senior BAS Technician
  • BAS Programmer
  • Lead BAS Specialist
  • Project Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Operations Leadership Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Compensation Range:
  • BAS Service Technician: $35-$50/hour + Vehicle
  • Senior BAS Technician: $45-$60+/hour + Vehicle

Compensation based upon experience, certifications, and technical capabilities.

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