BAS Controls Technician – Ventura, CA – HVAC & Building Automation Contractor – $44–$60/hr + OT + Vehicle

About the Opportunity

A growing Building Automation and HVAC Controls contractor is seeking a skilled BAS Controls Technician to support installation, commissioning, and system start-up throughout Ventura County and the surrounding coastal region. This position is ideal for technicians who enjoy project-based work, integration tasks, and hands-on field commissioning for commercial, educational, and industrial facilities.

The role offers strong pay, a company vehicle, and long-term stability with a firm heavily invested in modern BAS platforms and energy-efficient HVAC solutions.

Position Details

• Title: BAS Controls Technician
• Location: Ventura, CA (regional travel to nearby project sites)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $44.00 – $60.00/hr (DOE)
• Overtime: Opportunities based on project schedules
• Company Vehicle & Gas Card: Provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Laptop, Phone, Tools, and Uniforms

Role Overview

The BAS Controls Technician will work on new construction and renovation projects, performing installation, device terminations, equipment start-up, and system commissioning. You will work closely with project managers, electricians, HVAC teams, and commissioning agents to ensure that all controls components are installed correctly and function as intended.

Key Responsibilities

• Install BAS/DDC components including controllers, sensors, actuators, VAV devices, and network hardware
• Terminate low-voltage control wiring and verify field connections
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and equipment start-up
• Load and adjust control programs under guidance from senior programmers
• Create or modify system graphics, trends, and user-interface elements
• Support integration using BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks protocols
• Document field conditions, changes, and commissioning results
• Communicate effectively with project teams, contractors, and end users

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in BAS/DDC installation, commissioning, or HVAC controls work
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, HVAC fundamentals, and control sequences
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment submittals
• Comfortable working on construction sites and in active mechanical areas
• Solid troubleshooting abilities for field wiring and device-level issues
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean MVR

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Distech, Siemens, Alerton, or Johnson Controls
• Experience commissioning VAV systems, AHUs, heat pumps, and RTUs
• Background in retrofits or energy upgrade projects
• Familiarity with Title 24 requirements (not required, but beneficial)

How to Apply

If you are an experienced BAS Controls Technician in the Ventura region looking for project-focused installation and commissioning work with competitive pay and strong benefits, please apply directly through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.