Building Controls Service Technician

The Building Controls Service Technician is responsible for diagnosing repairing and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS) while ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. This role includes commissioning calibration customer training and supporting retrofit projects to deliver high-quality service and solutions.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

This position is critical to maintaining Modern Niagaras reputation for excellence in integrated building services. By ensuring reliable BAS operations and providing expert solutions the technician helps clients achieve comfort efficiency and sustainability in their facilities.

Key Impact / Purpose

The Building Controls Service Technician directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational success by delivering timely service accurate diagnostics and effective system improvements. Their work supports energy optimization compliance with industry standards and seamless collaboration across service and construction teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:â

• Diagnose and solve customer Building Automation System problems based on accepted industry standards and procedures.
• Recommend solutions to customers to fulfill Building Automation needs based on accepted industry standards and procedures.
• Perform work on assigned Service Controls Construction Projects as required.
• Provide customer training as required.
• Follow and apply the standard operating practices of Modern Niagaras Service department contributing to our customers experience and delivery of work.
• Work with the Service Coordinator to communicate specific detailed information regarding parts and labor requirements.
• Identify and collaborate with other business lines such as our construction and sales teams for other customer needs.
• Occasionally participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Work on design-build retrofit BAS projects.
• Performing point-to-point commissioning of sensors and devices.
• Checking the calibration of system sensors and devices.
• Complete commissioning documentation.
• Assist with the configuration of system alarms and trends.
• Create/Assist with the development of user graphics and interfaces that schematically represent each system.
• Maintain and report on company vehicle inventory.
• Suggest methods for improving product quality design and installation.
• Identify processes and procedures to contribute to the roles processes and procedures maximizing resources and efficiencies
• Perform additional related duties as required.
• Perform billable warranty installation and preventative maintenance service work as assigned by the Service Coordinator or designate.
• Enforce and adhere to the companys policies and procedures and Business Code of Conduct.

Must haves:ââ

• Education and experience with HVAC Design or other controls experience required. Formal designation or certification not required with experience.
• Technical field experience with HVAC systems DDC systems software and device calibrations or related experience required.
• Electrical and/or HVAC/ R trade classification with relevant Controls experience considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Distech and other BAS systems (JCI Siemens Reliable etc.) preferred.
• In-depth understanding of control systems HVAC and other building automation.
• Good time management skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Valid drivers license.

This is a replacement position. Expected annual compensation; $40-$50 per hour

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:â

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contributionâ
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your familyâ
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellnessâ
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional servicesâ
• A competitive vacation package withâadditionalâvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.â
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Upâ
• Annual Community Daydedicatedto volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and workâ
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many othersâ

Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.ââ

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverseequitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

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We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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