Johnson Controls

Controls Service Technician

Johnson Controls$76K — $99K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with programming, installing, and commissioning controls systems
  • Proficiency with LON technology is mandatory
  • Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC service industries
  • Understanding of mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
  • Experience integrating low voltage building sub-systems with industry protocols
  • Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences
  • Advanced computer skills, especially in drafting tools like Visio

Responsibilities

  • Designs, configures, and services building control systems
  • Develops and tests software for system operations
  • Creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules
  • Selects and tracks delivery of materials for jobs
  • Assists in system loading and commissioning
  • Provides field change information for as-built documentation
  • Updates management and contractors on job status
  • Trains operators on the building control system
  • Participates in value engineering while ensuring customer satisfaction
  • May supervise junior technicians

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
  • Opportunities for career advancement and training
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Supportive work environment focusing on safety
Full Job Description

What you will do:

Under general direction, responsible for the service & repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the customers and JCI goals.  Accountable for quality, timeliness and efficiency of Service & repair and designs.  Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Sales and Service team and subcontractors.  

MUST BE PROFICIENT WITH LON

How you will do it:

  • Designs, configures and services technically complex building control systems for the customers facility. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.

  • Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the customer's facility requirements.

  • Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, service and/or installation.

  • Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned jobs. 

  • Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

  • Provides field change information to the team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.

  • Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.

  • Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.

  • Participates in release meeting with sales and service operations.  Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.

  • May provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians.

  • Adheres to safety standards.  High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety

 

What we look for:

Required

  • Minimum of Ten (5) years of experience with programming, installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers.  

  • MUST BE PROFICIENT WITH LON

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the construction, service mechanical, electrical, or HVAC service industry.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.

  • Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., Modbus, LON, BACnet, etc.).

  • Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.

  • Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools, such as Visio.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.

  • Understanding of IP networking for building automation systems.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36.53-$48.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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