BAS/HVAC Controls Technician
Kelso Building Services · Houston, TX · 2 days ago
On-siteAnalyst$30–$50/hrFull-time
Position Summary
The HVAC Controls Technician serves as a trusted technical resource for commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, retail, and mission-critical facility customers. This role combines field service expertise with remote diagnostics, analytics, cybersecurity awareness, and customer relationship management.
Primary Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair BAS control systems and field devices.
- Diagnose HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance and service agreement inspections.
- Support controller replacements, upgrades, migrations, and system expansions.
- Validate sequences of operation and optimize system performance.
- Complete point-to-point verification and functional performance testing.
- Maintain accurate documentation and system backups.
- Support enterprise and site-level building automation platforms.
- Affiliate with configuring alarming, trending, dashboards, and analytics.
- Affiliate with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) initiatives.
- Utilize remote monitoring tools to identify and resolve issues proactively.
Customer Support
- Develop strong customer relationships.
- Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned accounts.
- Provide recommendations for system improvements and lifecycle planning.
- Identify and develop service agreement and project opportunities.
- Cookordination with project managers, service managers, and sales teams.
Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor junior technicians and apprentices.
- Assist with technical training and onboarding.
- Provide field leadership on complex service projects.
- Support technical standards and best practices.
Preferred Technical Experience
- Experience with one or more of the following platforms: Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Distech Controls, Delta Controls, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell WEBs, Alerton, Reliably Controls, KMC Controls, Carrier i-Vu, ABBS, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of BAS service experience.
- Strong HVAC troubleshooting knowledge.
- Experience reading control drawings and sequences of operation.
- Experience commissioning and servicing DDC systems.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Preferred Technical Certifications
- Niagara N4 Certification.
- Manufacturer certifications.
- HVAC Technician certification.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Associate degree or technical training in HVAC, Controls, Electronics, or related field.
Compensation & Benefits
- $30.00 – $50.00+ per hour based on experience and certifications.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Performance incentives.
- Company vehicle.
- Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Holidays.
- Company-provided training and certifications.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Access to industry-leading smart building technologies.
Why Join KBS?
If you are looking for a career where you can combine HVAC expertise, controls technology, data analytics, and customer engagement while working on some of the most advanced facilities in the Southwest, we want to hear from you.