BMS Service Technician (Building Automation)

Location: Portland, OR (project-based travel as needed)

Compensation: $35.00 – $50.00+/hour (DOE) + overtime + bonus (TBD)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: Field-based (not remote)

About the Opportunity

A well-established, multi-trade technical services organization is seeking a BMS / Building Automation Service Technician to support commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and multi-unit residential facilities in the Portland, OR area.

This position focuses on servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and commissioning building management systems (BMS/DDC). The company offers strong benefits, a company vehicle and tools, and long-term growth potential within a large, established organization.

Company & Project Overview

• Established organization with 1,000+ employees
• Work includes design-build, installation, retrofit, and service
• Industries served include commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and multi-unit residential
• Services include mechanical services, building automation, energy management, indoor air quality, electrical services, design/build/engineering, specialty solutions, and integrated technical services
• Territory: Portland, OR (project-based travel as required)

Position Summary

The BMS Service Technician is responsible for managing assigned service work orders from start to finish, serving as the on-site technical representative, and ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective troubleshooting and technical execution. The role includes interpreting plans and sequences, diagnosing issues across BMS/DDC systems, and completing programming and commissioning tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned work-in-progress (WIP) service orders from initiation through closeout, including required documentation
• Act as the on-site technical representative and customer advocate during service visits
• Interpret control schematics, mechanical plans, electrical drawings, and sequences of operation
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with BMS/DDC systems, controllers, field devices, and control networks
• Program, configure, and commission BMS controllers and systems
• Repair, replace, and recalibrate building automation control devices and equipment
• Perform additional technical duties as assigned to support service delivery

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of hands-on BAS / building automation service experience (preferred)
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Delta Controls, Alerton, Distech, Schneider, and Siemens (preferred)
• LEB certification is a plus
• Light commercial or residential HVAC experience is a plus
• Technically proficient with computers and service documentation tools
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Overtime availability as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $35.00 – $50.00+/hour (depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• Bonus: TBD (discretionary / role-dependent)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including wellness support
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 2 weeks paid vacation (negotiable)
• Company-provided vehicle, tools, and uniform

Apply Now

If you are a building automation service professional who enjoys troubleshooting, programming, and commissioning in the field, this is a strong opportunity to join a stable organization with excellent benefits, strong support, and room for long-term career growth.