HVAC O&M Controls Technician

About the role

Johnson Controls is looking for an HVAC O&M Controls Technician to join a North America branch team. The role covers preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning and general servicing of building controls, chiller plants and HVAC systems, with direct, on-site customer service and troubleshooting under minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions, test and modify system software in multiple languages
• Provide field proposals for retrofits, upgrades and enhancements, and assist sales with technical recommendations
• Manage assigned work, report problems to management immediately, and coordinate with managers, subcontractors and engineers
• Draw sketches of field changes, create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, network layouts and electrical schematics, and prepare as-built and close-out documentation
• Select, order and track materials, coordinate factory mounting, load and commission controllers, and validate system functionality
• Train customers on control systems, deliver manuals, and mentor technicians on certification and complex building automation systems
• Advise customers on upgrades and replacements, promote add-on work, and provide quotes

Required profile

• At least four years of commercial controls troubleshooting experience in the HVAC industry (buildings, chiller plants and systems)
• Vocational school graduate or associate's degree in a technical field, or two years' experience servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to install and service electronic control systems and HVAC equipment
• Effective communication and writing skills, able to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people
• Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $32.00-$47.00, depending on education, experience and skills
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Benefits including pension, medical, dental and vision care
• Day-one start and a collaborative, safety-focused team environment