Controls Service Technician

Location: Hartford, CT (Field-based role supporting projects throughout Connecticut)

Pay Range: $30.00 – $38.00/hour (flexible, based on experience)

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 seeking a Controls Service Technician to support a growing portfolio of projects throughout Connecticut.

This organization has been operating for over a century and serves a diverse mix of commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The role offers strong pay, consistent overtime opportunities during peak seasons, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

Company & Project Overview

• Long-standing contractor with over 100 years of industry experience
• Approximately 100 employees with continued growth across Connecticut
• Project delivery includes owner-direct and plan & spec / design-build work
• Work types include new construction, retrofit, and service projects
• Industries served include commercial buildings, universities/colleges, K–12 education, 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 perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and commissioning support for building automation systems. This role is highly customer-facing and requires strong technical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, service, and maintain building automation and environmental control systems
• Troubleshoot and modify existing BAS programs in active facilities
• Rewrite programming sequences and utilize pre-packaged control libraries
• Support commissioning activities, including point-to-point checkout and functional testing
• Assist with startup, termination, and integration of control systems and equipment
• Support front-end server setup, configuration, and software downloads
• Communicate effectively with building owners, end users, and general contractors
• Travel throughout Connecticut to support customer sites
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through on-site service and support

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-focused mindset
• Comfortable working independently in the field and collaborating with internal teams
• Non-union environment

Compensation, Bonus & Overtime

• Hourly pay range: $30.00 – $38.00 (dependent on experience)
• Overtime available, primarily May through September during peak summer work at schools
• 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) retirement plan 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 are a controls service technician seeking a stable, well-supported role with strong compensation, excellent benefits, and long-term growth potential, this opportunity offers a chance to work on diverse and technically engaging projects throughout Connecticut.