Senior Control Technician

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.

Perks & Benefits 

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offer free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Technician with a deep understanding of Tridium Niagara and other control systems. Who can efficiently program, navigate, install, wire, and troubleshoot Niagara-based building automation systems — and is comfortable leading projects from the field. This opportunity is to join a growing team that installs and services Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Honeywell, Trane, and the majority of Tridium platforms.

Read and interpret mechanical plans, control drawings, and sequences of operation.

• Install, wire, program, and commission Niagara JACEs, supervisors, and field controllers.

• Configure IP networking, BACnet/IP, BACnet MSTP, and integration points.

• Troubleshoot and optimize existing Tridium Niagara systems (and Schneider Electric / Honeywell platforms).

• Perform start-up, commissioning, and calibration of air handlers, VAV boxes, chilled-water plants, condenser-water plants, and related HVAC equipment.

• Work independently or lead junior techs on service, retrofit, and new construction projects.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in building automation/controls (senior-level strongly preferred).

• Strong proficiency with Tridium Niagara (AX/N4) programming, navigation, station setup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

• Tridium Niagara N4 certification is a strongly preferred.

• Solid experience with Schneider Electric Eco-Struxure or Honeywell systems.

○ Added benefit would be knowledge on Trane BAS, Siemens BAS, ALC, JCI, or other BAS control vendors not listed01

• Advanced knowledge of BACnet (IP & MSTP), IP networking, Modbus, DDC control theory, electrical schematics, and low-voltage wiring.

• Proficiency with test instruments, calibration tools, and troubleshooting electrical/controls issues.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical plans, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Solid understanding of HVAC sequences: chilled-water/condenser-water plants, air handlers, and VAV systems.

• Computer proficiency (Windows, MS Office, Niagara Workbench) and strong problem-solving skills.

• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to lift 50 lbs

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