Controls Technician

Controls Technician – Boston, MA – $38.00/hr to $48.00/hr – Full-Service Mechanical Contractor About the Opportunity

A long-established and award-winning mechanical and building services contractor is seeking an experienced Controls Technician to support projects throughout the Boston, MA region. This firm delivers high-performance building and energy solutions, specializing in the installation, startup, commissioning, and service of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for healthcare, higher education, pharmaceutical, and commercial facilities.

This role offers
overtime availability, a company vehicle, and strong benefits while working with a team recognized for technical expertise, reliability, and long-term employee development.

• Compensation: $38.00/hr – $48.00/hr + Overtime
• Bonus: Year-End Performance & Profitability Bonus
• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Install, commission, and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS) across diverse facility types
• Coordinate BAS installations according to engineered drawings, specifications, and project standards
• Mount and wire controllers, sensors, and control panels; test and validate control sequences
• Program and integrate BAS software databases, including custom logic, sequence modifications, and system tuning
• Perform point-to-point verification and full-system commissioning to ensure system integrity and performanceli>
• Diagnose issues with inputs, outputs, network communication, and field devices
• Work with BAS communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and LON
• Collaborate with building owners, GCs, engineers, and end users to support successful project turnover

• Previous experience as a Controls Technician or similar BAS controls role
• Strong proficiency in controls integration, programming, and commissioning practices
• Solid understanding of electrical fundamentals and HVAC equipment operation
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic capabilities, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented communicator who can work independently and as part of a team

• $38.00/hr – $48.00/hr (based on experience)
• Annual Year-End Bonus (Performance & Company Profitability)
• Company Vehicle with Fuel & Maintenance Included
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program with 3% Company Match – Fully Vested Day One
• Generous PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave, and a Paid Birthday Off

This companyis a highly respected mechanical and building services provider serving the Northeast. With a workforce of more than 750 professionals, the organization specializes in HVAC, energy services, controls, and full-service MEP solutions supporting healthcare, higher education, life sciences, industrial, and commercial clients.