Control Technician

At Building Control Experts, we believe the best systems are built by people who take pride in their work. Our team blends modern building automation with a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship, supported by the experience of long-standing local companies that have been part of the St. Louis community for generations. We’re a supportive team that values skill, growth, and doing work you can truly stand behind.

As a Control Technician at Building Controls Experts (BCE), your primary responsibilities will be programming, troubleshooting, installing, commissioning, and performing preventative maintenance on HVAC control systems and related mechanical, electrical, and low‑voltage components. You will also support service agreements, scheduled maintenance activities, and ongoing systems upkeep to ensure the clients’ building automation systems operate reliably, efficiently, and as designed.

As the face of BCE, your technical expertise and client interactions play a vital role in helping our customers control costs, maintain comfortable and appropriate working environments, and support a more sustainable future.

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including a 401k, medical, dental, and vision care. BCE pays 100% of the base medical and dental plan for the employee.
• Product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Weekly pay

• Assist in the startup and commissioning of Distributed Digital Control (DDC) systems, within planned timelines, at the client’s job site.
• Coordinate work with the Lead Technician or Project Manager to adhere to project schedules and timelines.
• Review and modify control systems programming as needed to resolve inconsistencies in the programming or sequence of operations.
• Document and communicate all commissioning details, deficiencies, modifications, and progress to the Lead Technician or Project Manager.
• Assist in the set‑up and configuration of all PC workstations, tablets, monitoring equipment and applicable user interfaces.
• Conduct, verify, inspect, and certify systems performance following project specifications.
• Develop and provide plans, control systems documents, and markups to client at the end of the project.
• Coordinate with other trades or contractors in system start up and operations.
• Complete and submit assigned administrative tasks, including but not limited to, time sheets, expense reports, and other project or on‑site documentation on time.
• Adhere to all local, company, client, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

• Electro‑mechanical experience (either in an earlier role or through education) and user PC/software skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret design and construction documents.
• Must be comfortable and able to work in a variety of environments including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, and ceilings; on rooftops and in basements; and in all weather conditions.
• Must be proficient in the use of various hand tools; a laptop or tablet; and other diagnostic and testing equipment and software.
• Ability to and willingness to work overtime as needed and a rotational on‑call schedule.
• You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license, with limited violations; and must meet BCE’s insurance requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

• High School diploma or state‑recognized GED required, Certificate, Associates, or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Two years’ experience installing and servicing commercial HVAC equipment, HVAC controls, building automation controls, and building management systems (BMS).
• Experience with, or certifications in Niagara N4, BACnet, Desigo, TIA, ABT, or other systems and software.

PLEASE NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by BCE is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post‑offer background check.