Controls Service Technician

Location: Marlborough, MA (Territory throughout Massachusetts; travel into Connecticut as needed)

Compensation: $30.00 – $38.00/hour (flexible, based on experience) + overtime + annual bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: On-site / Field-based (not remote)

About the Opportunity

A well-established Building Automation and Energy Management contractor is expanding its service team and is seeking an experienced Controls Service Technician to support projects throughout Massachusetts, based out of the Marlborough area.

This organization has a long-standing reputation in the building systems industry and serves a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The role offers strong earning potential, a company vehicle, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

Company & Project Overview

• Established organization with over a century of experience in building systems and energy services
• Work includes owner-direct and plan & spec / design-build projects
• Project types include new construction, retrofit, and service work
• Industries served include commercial buildings, higher education, K–12, retail, hospitality, municipal, manufacturing/industrial, and food processing facilities
• Services include building automation & integration, energy procurement, EV charging, HVAC energy improvements, LED lighting & controls, and solar solutions

Position Summary

The Controls Service Technician will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, programming support, and commissioning of building automation systems across a broad client base. This role is field-based and requires strong technical and customer-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, and service building automation systems and associated controls hardware
• Troubleshoot and modify existing BAS programs in live environments
• Rewrite programming sequences and work with pre-packaged libraries
• Support commissioning activities including point-to-point checkout and functional testing
• Coordinate startup, termination, and system integration with installation teams
• Assist with front-end server setup and software installation/downloads
• Communicate effectively with building owners, end users, and general contractors
• Travel throughout Massachusetts with occasional travel into Connecticut
• Work independently in the field while collaborating with internal project teams

Ideal Candidate

• 2–5+ years of experience as a Controls Technician, BAS Service Technician, or similar role
• Experience with Alerton systems strongly preferred
• Familiarity servicing Honeywell systems is a plus
• Strong communication skills and customer-service mindset
• Comfortable working across commercial and institutional environments
• Non-union environment

Compensation, Bonus & Overtime

• Hourly pay range: $30.00 – $38.00 (flexible, based on experience)
• Overtime available, especially during peak summer months
• Annual bonus potential of $5,000 – $10,000

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance 100% paid by employer for the employee
• Spouse coverage available:
  • $300 per pay period if spouse has access to other insurance
  • $150 per month if spouse has no other insurance option
• Children covered at no additional cost
• Deductibles: $2,000 individual / $4,000 family
• HSA plan available
• Dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match:
  • Dollar-for-dollar match up to 3%
  • 50% match on contributions from 3%–6%
• 2 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated throughout the year)
• 1 additional week of paid sick time
• Company vehicle provided
• Company laptop and cell phone

Apply Now

If you’re a controls service technician looking for a stable, well-supported role with strong pay, benefits, and a growing project pipeline, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in building automation.