Building Auotmation Lead Controls Technician, HVAC

ABM is seeking a BAS/DDC Lead Control Technician for a full-time, field-based role supporting multiple commercial customer sites across the Alexandria region. The technician will use company-provided laptop computer and software to program, install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain DDC controllers and Niagara N4 Building Automation Systems (BAS) in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements.

Pay: 50.00 - 57.00/hr. The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91E, 91C, EM, HT, MK, DC, 1161, 1341, 3E1X1 

• Interface with commercial building customers, contractors, and customer IT personnel in a professional manner.
• Program, install, service, troubleshoot, and provide field supervision for BAS and DDC systems.
• Integrate new and existing DDC systems into Niagara N4 BAS, including BACnet, LON, Modbus, JCI N2, Trane Comm4, Barber Colman ASD/GCM, and other proprietary protocols.
• Perform periodic maintenance on customer control systems, including BAS front ends, DDC controllers, end devices, BAS computers, and servers.
• Respond to customer service calls, including emergency, on-site, and online/remote support.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems and end devices.
• Back up controller programs and BAS computers/servers.
• Use service maintenance software to document services provided and receive repair and maintenance assignments.
• Perform performance testing and commissioning of control systems on retrofit work as assigned.
• Coordinate with customer IT teams to set up BAS systems on customer networks.
• Travel between multiple customer sites throughout the Alexandria region rather than supporting one assigned building.

• Niagara N4 Certification is required and is a deal-breaker qualification for this role.
• Minimum 5+ years of Niagara N4 commissioning and integration experience required; 10+ years preferred. Candidates with AX certification/background prior to N4 will be considered if they have current Niagara N4 certification.
• Minimum 7-8 years of experience programming, servicing, and troubleshooting commercial DDC and BAS platforms required; 15+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with commercial HVAC systems, sequences of operation, controls concepts/applications, and programming, troubleshooting, and editing DDC configuration and logic programs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, graphics software, computer backups, software updates, and BAS front-end/server support.
• Ability to work independently, take command of customer-site situations, and also work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and work from ladders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Niagara N4 certification with strong hands-on BAS/DDC programming, commissioning, integration, troubleshooting, and service experience.
• Ability to operate as a lead-level technician who can independently manage customer-site situations and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Experience with BAS/controls contractors or large controls organizations such as Calvert Controls, Pritchett Controls, HVAC Concepts, S&W Controls, Johnson Controls, Honeywell Controls, or similar companies is preferred but not required.