Mid Level Building Automation Technician Jobs
Mid level building automation technician jobs go to technicians ready to own commissioning projects, troubleshoot complex control systems independently, and guide junior staff without constant oversight. Openings run predominantly on-site, with some hybrid roles, concentrated in Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Jobot, Schneider Electric, and SBF Search hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
UPMC Corporate Facilities Maintenance and Engineering is hiring a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Tech to join our team! This role will work varied days, which will include weekend and holidays. The position will work a variety of shifts, including daylight, evening and overnight hours. At times, the position can require travel to other UPMC Facilities as needed.
The role will be supervising and monitoring building environmental systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, students and team members in all UPMC Corporate system facilities infrastructures. As well as serving as redundancy for coordinating activities of city fire, police departments, and/or other local government officials with UPMC staff during emergencies.
We are looking for someone strategic, thrives in fast-paced, enjoys a variety of tasks and has prior experience within HVAC. If this sounds exciting to you, look no further and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Provide support of 24/7/365 surveillance of and troubleshoot failures of building systems, fire systems, safety systems and climate control systems through data displays in the command center.
- Collaborate and communicate with the engineers in the field to resolve failures immediately.
- Consult and coordinate with security, dispatch, and facilities members in non-routine situations.
- Serve as communication liaison between UPMC on-call and dispatch team, city fire, police, and contractors during emergencies and/or when unresolved problems arise. Recommend corrective action when appropriate through UPMC Facilities work order system. Evaluate conflicting information, document, and initiate action to resolve in a timely manner.
- Serve as a redundancy for maintaining trends or data to meet compliance requirements.
- Advise UPMC system facilities compliance team on adverse trends and potential problems. Recommend corrective action and notify the appropriate personnel when out of compliance. Maintain the data integrity such as logs and records related to compliance.
- Initiate work orders for repairs found necessary during routine activities. Open the work orders through UPMC Facilities work order system.
- Troubleshoot and perform operational checks of infrastructure systems through fault detection diagnostics, including but not limited to building automation system, pneumatic tube system, and others.
- Work closely with the engineers on the installation and programming of building systems during any construction projects.
- Use software engineering tools and a thorough understanding of HVAC systems to service the programmable controllers.
- Present knowledge of all emergency procedures. Advise UPMC team in following these procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required.
- Apprenticeship and/or trade school training in electrical or mechanical maintenance preferred.
- HVAC background preferred. Four (4) years of experience in maintenance required.
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
- Knowledge of standard fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of direct digital building systems control.
- Ability to quickly analyze problems and initiate corrective action in an emergency. Knowledge of BACnet control systems required.
- Knowledge of Siemens, Automated Logic, and Voltec Control System and Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System a plus.
- Strong computer and analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to interpret or read blueprints.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
INTRODUCTION
UPMC Corporate Facilities Maintenance and Engineering is hiring a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Tech to join our team! This role will work varied days, which will include weekend and holidays. The position will work a variety of shifts, including daylight, evening and overnight hours. At times, the position can require travel to other UPMC Facilities as needed.
The role will be supervising and monitoring building environmental systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, students and team members in all UPMC Corporate system facilities infrastructures. As well as serving as redundancy for coordinating activities of city fire, police departments, and/or other local government officials with UPMC staff during emergencies.
We are looking for someone strategic, thrives in fast-paced, enjoys a variety of tasks and has prior experience within HVAC. If this sounds exciting to you, look no further and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Provide support of 24/7/365 surveillance of and troubleshoot failures of building systems, fire systems, safety systems and climate control systems through data displays in the command center.
- Collaborate and communicate with the engineers in the field to resolve failures immediately.
- Consult and coordinate with security, dispatch, and facilities members in non-routine situations.
- Serve as communication liaison between UPMC on-call and dispatch team, city fire, police, and contractors during emergencies and/or when unresolved problems arise. Recommend corrective action when appropriate through UPMC Facilities work order system. Evaluate conflicting information, document, and initiate action to resolve in a timely manner.
- Serve as a redundancy for maintaining trends or data to meet compliance requirements.
- Advise UPMC system facilities compliance team on adverse trends and potential problems. Recommend corrective action and notify the appropriate personnel when out of compliance. Maintain the data integrity such as logs and records related to compliance.
- Initiate work orders for repairs found necessary during routine activities. Open the work orders through UPMC Facilities work order system.
- Troubleshoot and perform operational checks of infrastructure systems through fault detection diagnostics, including but not limited to building automation system, pneumatic tube system, and others.
- Work closely with the engineers on the installation and programming of building systems during any construction projects.
- Use software engineering tools and a thorough understanding of HVAC systems to service the programmable controllers.
- Present knowledge of all emergency procedures. Advise UPMC team in following these procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required.
- Apprenticeship and/or trade school training in electrical or mechanical maintenance preferred.
- HVAC background preferred. Four (4) years of experience in maintenance required.
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
- Knowledge of standard fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of direct digital building systems control.
- Ability to quickly analyze problems and initiate corrective action in an emergency. Knowledge of BACnet control systems required.
- Knowledge of Siemens, Automated Logic, and Voltec Control System and Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System a plus.
- Strong computer and analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to interpret or read blueprints.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Mid Level Building Automation Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level building automation technician job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you commissioned systems, diagnosed faults without supervision, or improved building performance measurably. Employers at this level want to see proficiency with major platforms like Niagara, Tridium, or BACnet alongside the ability to read and modify control sequences. Certifications from manufacturers or industry bodies strengthen your application significantly.
Which companies hire mid level building automation technicians?
Companies hiring mid level building automation technicians right now include Jobot, Schneider Electric, and SBF Search, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of mechanical and electrical contractors, building automation integrators, facilities management firms, and large commercial real estate operators running complex multi-site portfolios.
Are there remote mid level building automation technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles require significant on-site presence given the hands-on nature of commissioning and troubleshooting. About 5% of mid level building automation technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve remote monitoring, programming, or project coordination rather than physical installation and testing work.
How do I move up to a mid level building automation technician role?
Moving into a mid level role requires building depth across the full project lifecycle, not just individual tasks. Seek out opportunities to own smaller commissioning jobs end to end, volunteer to interpret control sequences, and get comfortable working from engineering drawings independently. Earning a recognized platform certification and demonstrating measurable outcomes, like energy savings or reduced fault callbacks, signals readiness to employers.
Which industries hire the most mid level building automation technicians?
Mid Level building automation technician roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large, complex facilities with demanding energy efficiency targets, regulatory compliance requirements, and ongoing system upgrades that require technicians capable of working with minimal supervision.