Building Automation Specialist

SJS Executives

Minneapolis, MN

Pay: Up to $42/hr

Shift: Full time

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PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION STARTS OCTOBER

15, 2026\*\*\***

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a talented Facilities Controls Specialist / Building Automation Specialist that is experienced supporting operations within a local VA healthcare facility***.***

SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 150 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

The Salary for this position is **$42/hr.** SJS also offers 11 paid federal holidays, 80 hours of PTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of additional benefits.

**Responsibilities:**

• All aspects of Quality Assurance for mechanical, plumbing, and controls systems, amongst others.
• Read and understand engineering drawings including; wiring, architecture, and sequences. Capable of suggesting sequence changes to meet field conditions.
• Coordinate work with other trades and upper tier Contractors to accomplish the company's startup & commissioning task most effectively.
• Inspect the physical installation. Document and report to project manager, or direct electrical subcontractor to repair deficiencies.
• Install certain control components not installed by other contractors. (May include actuators, relays, and sensors.)
• Verify that all control-point wiring has been correctly installed and terminated, sensors have been calibrated, and field devices operate correctly.
• Diagnose issues or possible causes and determines corrective action and repairs system and/or system components.
• Field modify DDC local control panels as required for expansion and engineering changes.
• Analyze and modify control software as necessary to ensure proper HVAC comfort and energy management control.
• Support for production of project specific As-Built drawings based upon initial project construction drawings and field modification mark-ups.
• Support commissioning activities for a building automation system and complete commissioning documentation.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participate in job site final walk and/or final completion for systems to service job turnover – addresses warranty issues.
• Adhere to all OSHA safety standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on building automation system and associated components according to service maintenance agreement.
• Test and verify system readings ensuring optimal system operation – i.e. trend logs, alarms, loop tuning, etc.

**Requirements:**

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of **a valid Real ID is a requirement** for this position.
• Three (3) to Five (5) or more years of experience with Johnson Controls or Metasys systems.
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to manage assigned workload to meet professional and efficient execution of time.
• PC experience required and the ability to program DDC software.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

*SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.*