BAS / Controls Technician
Join One of the Fastest Growing Building Automation Teams in the Western U.S.
Kelso Building Services (KBS) is expanding its Building Automation and Smart Buildings Division and is seeking an experienced BAS/Controls Service Technician to support service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Building Automation Systems throughout the Las Vegas market.
This position offers the opportunity to work with leading BAS technologies, advanced analytics, remote monitoring platforms, and mission-critical facilities including commercial office, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and data center environments.
If you enjoy solving complex HVAC and controls challenges, working with cutting-edge technology, and advancing your career in a rapidly growing organization, we'd like to speak with you.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform service, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of BAS systems.
Diagnose HVAC equipment operation through control system analysis.
Commission and startup BAS controllers, devices, and integrations.
Modify graphics, schedules, trends, alarms, and sequences of operation.
Support remote troubleshooting efforts with the KBS Digital Operations Center (DOC).
Perform preventative maintenance inspections on BAS systems.
Validate and troubleshoot BACnet, Modbus, and IP communications.
Create and maintain documentation, redlines, and service reports.
Assist with customer training and operational support.
Coordinate with HVAC technicians, electricians, IT personnel, and facility managers.
Support cybersecurity and remote access best practices for BAS networks.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following systems is highly desirable:
Tridium Niagara N4
Johnson Controls Metasys
Distech Controls
Delta Controls
Honeywell WEBs
Siemens Desigo
KMC Controls
Carrier i-Vu
Reliable Controls
BACnet/IP
BACnet MS/TP
Modbus TCP/IP
HVAC Controls Integration
Required Qualifications
3+ years of BAS service or controls experience.
Strong HVAC mechanical knowledge.
Ability to troubleshoot control sequences and HVAC equipment operation.
Experience with DDC controllers and field devices.
Understanding of networking fundamentals.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications
Niagara Certification (N4 Technical Certification Preferred)
Johnson Controls Metasys Certification
Siemens Desigo Certification
Honeywell WEBs Training
Distech Controls Experience
Delta Controls Experience
Associate Degree in HVAC, Controls, Electrical Technology, or related field
Experience supporting grocery, pharmaceutical, healthcare, data center, or critical facility environments
Technical Skills
Ideal candidates should possess experience with:
HVAC Systems
Chillers
Boilers
VAV Systems
RTUs
Air Handlers
Variable Frequency Drives
Refrigeration Controls
Energy Management Systems
Network Troubleshooting
Controller Programming
Alarm Management
Trend Analysis
Sequence Verification
Why Join KBS?
Industry-Leading Technology
Work with:
Advanced Building Automation Systems
Smart Building Platforms
AI-Driven Analytics
Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)
Enterprise Integrations
Remote Operations Technology
Career Development Opportunities
BAS Service Technician
Senior BAS Technician
BAS Programmer
Lead BAS Specialist
Project Manager
Account Manager
Operations Leadership Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Compensation Range:
BAS Service Technician: $35-$50/hour + Vehicle
Compensation based upon experience, certifications, and technical capabilities.