Senior BAS Service Technician

Job Title

Senior BAS Service Technician (Building Automation Systems)

Location

Tampa, FL (Desk-based role)

Engagement Type

• 6-month rolling contract

• 40 hours per week

• ASAP start

• Potential conversion to full-time (FTE) for strong performers

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior BAS Service Technician to support enterprise-level building automation systems through centralized, desk-based operations. This role focuses on remote diagnostics, system troubleshooting, and service support across multiple vendor platforms using a Niagara-based front end. Minimal field travel is required.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on service experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced energy management or controls support environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote service, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for building automation systems across multiple sites

• Respond to hot and cold service calls from a centralized Energy Management Office

• Analyze BAS alarms, trends, and performance issues using a Niagara front-end platform

• Support and troubleshoot systems from multiple controls manufacturers, including:

  • JCI / FX

  • Distech

  • Trane

  • Other major BAS platforms

• Perform system-level diagnostics related to:

  • HVAC control logic

  • Network communication issues

  • Controller performance

  • Sensor and point anomalies

• Coordinate with internal teams or field personnel when on-site intervention is required

• Document findings, resolutions, and recommendations clearly and accurately

• Maintain consistent service quality while managing multiple concurrent issues

Required Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Tritium Niagara Certification (active or previously held)

• Strong BAS service and diagnostics background

• Proven experience supporting at least one major controls platform, such as:

  • JCI / FX

  • Distech

  • Trane

• Experience working with Niagara as an aggregation and front-end platform

• Ability to troubleshoot multi-vendor BAS environments

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and control sequences

• Comfortable working in a desk-based, remote support role

• Fluent in English (Spanish not required)

Work Environment & Style

• Primarily office-based at an Energy Management Office

• Focus on remote support rather than field service

• Minimal site travel (exception-based only)

• Structured 40-hour work weeks

• Collaborative technical environment with high autonomy

Additional Details

• Role supports aggregated BAS environments across multiple vendors

• Fast start required due to immediate operational needs

• Contract may be extended or converted to full-time employment based on performance and business need

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.