Facilities Monitoring Technician

Overview

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice:
We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

At Kelso Building Services, we believe in empowering our team members with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. You’ll be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction—and you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Please note:
We are hiring level 1 operators and level 2 operators, depending on experience.

Shift Coverage: May include nights, weekends, and holidays (rotational)

This person is the front line of KBS’s 24/7 remote monitoring and support services. This role is responsible for real-time monitoring of customer building automation and facility systems
, responding to alarms, customer emails, and phone requests, and executing defined triage, escalation, and dispatch workflows in accordance with customer-specific policies.

This position is process-driven, detail-oriented, and mission-critical
, serving as the first point of contact between customer facilities and KBS service delivery teams. Level 1 Operators focus on alarm qualification, communication, documentation, and execution of predefined remote service tasks
, while building the foundational knowledge required for advancement within the Remote Operations organization.

• Monitor customer Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC, electrical, and related facility systems for alarms and abnormal conditions
• Acknowledge, qualify, and triage alarms based on customer-defined priorities and response procedures
• Determine actionable vs. informational alarms using established decision trees and runbooks
• Initiate notifications to customer contacts and internal teams per approved escalation matrices
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer email and phone requests for assistance
• Provide professional, timely, and clear communication to customers during alarm events and service requests
• Document all customer interactions accurately within KBS service platforms
• Coordinate responses with technicians, Customer Service Partners (CSPs), and internal support teams
• Securely connect to customer sites using approved remote access tools
• Review system data, trends, and alarms to support triage and qualification
• Execute pre-developed remote service tasks (resets, setpoint verification, schedule validation, basic operational checks) when authorized
• Capture findings and outcomes in standardized reports and service notes
• Create and process service requests in KBS service management systems
• Dispatch technicians and Customer Service Partners in accordance with customer approval workflows
• Verify scope, priority, and authorization prior to dispatch
• Track service progress and update stakeholders as required
• Generate customer-facing alarm, event, and activity reports
• Produce standardized monitoring summaries and operational reports
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation of all actions taken
• Support compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and operational KPIs
• Attend and successfully qualify for Monitoring Center Operator certifications as required
• Complete company-specified training related to:
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • HVAC and facility operations fundamentals
  • Customer processes and escalation policies
  • Cybersecurity and secure remote access practices
• Actively participate in ongoing skills development and quality assurance reviews

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical coursework or certifications a plus)
• Strong computer literacy and ability to work across multiple software platforms simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow structured procedures,…