BAS Controls Technician

At BME, we believe our success comes from investing in the people behind our name. As a trusted provider of HVAC/R and mechanical services across Kentucky and surrounding areas, we deliver top-quality solutions while valuing the expertise, safety, and growth of our team members. Here, your skills are appreciated, your ideas are heard, and your professional development is supported every step of the way.

BME is seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to join our growing team. This role is vital to supporting our expanding customer base by delivering exceptional service, technical precision, and dependable performance. The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician is responsible for installing, programming, commissioning, and servicing HVAC and building automation control systems. This role works closely with project managers, engineers, electricians, and customers to ensure systems operate reliably, efficiently, and according to design specifications.

What BME Offers You

• Top Pay: $30–$48 per hour
• Paid Weekly
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Begin Day 1 — No Waiting period
• 80 Hours of Vacation to Start
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) Plan: With company match
• Annual Perks: Boot Allowance and company-provided uniforms
• Home Dispatch: Begin your day from home (where applicable)

Installation & Commissioning

• →Install and terminate BAS control panels, controllers, sensors, and field devices
• →Perform point-to-point checkout, loop tuning, and functional testing
• →Commission HVAC systems including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, boilers, chillers, and exhaust systems

Programming & Graphics

• →Program controllers using manufacturer-specific platforms (Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, Distech, Carrier, etc.)
• →Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control sequences
• →Create and update graphics, trends, alarms, and schedules

Service & Troubleshooting

• →Diagnose and resolve control system, network, and field device issues
• →Support service calls, warranty work, and retrofits
• →Provide remote and on-site technical support

Networking & Integration

• →Configure and troubleshoot BACnet (IP & MSTP), Modbus, and LonWorks networks
• → Assist with third-party system integrations and IP networking

Documentation & Communication

• →Update as-built drawings, point lists, backups, and sequence documentation
• →Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams
• →Provide end-user training

• 2+ years of experience in BAS or HVAC controls
• Understanding of HVAC systems and control strategies
• Experience with at least one major BAS platform
• Ability to read electrical and control drawings
• Basic networking knowledge
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work on ladders and lifts
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work

• Niagara N4 Certification
• Experience with multiple BAS manufacturers
• RS-485 troubleshooting experience
• Healthcare or industrial facility experience

Salary Range: $30/h - $48/h