Junior BAS Technician

The Junior BAS Technician is responsible for the design programming graphics commissioning client training warranties preventative maintenance energy management and operating cost reduction along with service calls and repairs to support a wide array of clients. Client building portfolios are typically facilities including commercial condominiums multi-use residential industrial K-12 and higher education retail long term care/retirement facilities and municipalities Building Automation Systems (BAS). The Junior BAS Technician will be a key team member who works on a wide variety of assigned tasks to meet the needs of our clients.

Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and team members and ensure effective communication.

Building Automation Systems and Software

• Programming and graphics of HVAC equipment via software and verify system performance with minimal supervision.
• Integrate building automation software with third-party systems via network connections and integration based on experience and expertise.
• Simulate sequences of operations to verify proper operating parameters of systems and their performance by using the necessary software based on experience and expertise.
• Download software to controllers and completion of on-site adjustments where necessary.
• Test inspect and troubleshoot low-voltage power equipment and systems network communications peripherals valves actuators relays and sensors during commissioning with minimal supervision.
• Verify the installation commissioning and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems related to the BAS.
• Perform inspections tests adjustments and evaluations of low voltage electronic components and assemblies in accordance with manufacturer specifications and tolerances.
• Utilize technical manuals and written instructions when deemed necessary to calibrate electrical and electronic equipment and instruments.

Commissioning BAS systems

• Commission BAS systems verify end-to-end and report/resolve anomalies based on experience and expertise.
• Provide commissioning verification checklists to the appropriate Project Manager and BAS Manager throughout the commissioning process of projects.

Best Practice and Knowledge Maintenance

• Understand HVAC equipment & mechanical components and how it is related to control strategies and theories.

Documentation and Reporting

• Provide assistance in preparing specifications and reports for related projects of responsibility by collecting and compiling operational data based on experience and expertise.
• Completes service reports and PM checklists on service call and preventative maintenance site visits.

• Proven ability to self-learn and practice new technologies.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees clients and contractors.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work in a process driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of BAS system installation and design.
• Strong knowledge of multiple system integration strategies and applications.
• Strong knowledge of network wiring standards and protocols.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Technician diploma Technologist diploma or Engineering degree in a related technological field to BAS.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation.

This is a regular full-time position with a hourly range of $27.79 - $34.73. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidates competencies including but not limited to experience education professional designations and performance related to this role.