BAS Operator/Controls Tech

Job description

Amentum is looking for a BAS Operator/Controls Technician to join our team in Springfield, VA to support our mission critical customer. Must be a US Citizen. And have and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Duties and Responsibilities: A Controls Technician performs maintenance and repair of building controls and automations systems. This type of work involves most of the following: diagnosing control system concerns and ensuring occupancy comfort; troubleshooting local controllers, communication wiring, programs, and schedules; ensuring proper set-points, schedules, and sequences of operation are correctly programmed; performing preventative maintenance tasks such as point to point check- out, sensor calibration, and software back-up. Controls technician should work to ensure overall occupancy comfort is achieved while keeping focused on energy management. An experienced controls technician should be comfortable interacting with the building occupants in person as well as over the phone, and should be able to recognize and identify opportunities to conserve building energy as it relates to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Additional Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Minimum 5 years’ experience in building controls and automation Certification as a building automation system operator (Siemens APOGEE; BACnet; or MD Stationary Engineer license level 1 or DC Stationary Engineer license level 3 Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) as well as knowledge using a laptop and stationary computer to operate the building automation system Ability to use control technician hand tools and measuring and testing instruments Compensation Details: US: $49.12 per hour The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 02/26/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .