BMS & HVAC Controls Technician — Defence Projects, $5K Sign-On

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Overtime opportunities

Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Tools provided

Training and development

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced BMS Service Technician to join our South Australian team. You will service critical building systems across defence, commercial, and industrial sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability.

This full-time field role offers technical challenge, autonomy, and clear career progression. You will diagnose issues, implement upgrades, and provide customer support, with access to company vehicle and training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in BMS, HVAC controls, building automation, or related service environments.
• Relevant qualifications in HVAC, Electrical, Controls, Automation, or Building Services.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, IP communications, switches, and system integration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Current driver's licence.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Baseline minimum).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and fault-finding on Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Service and troubleshoot HVAC controls, lighting controls, and energy management systems
• Diagnose and repair BMS hardware, software, and communication issues
• Work with complex IT and IP-based control networks
• Prepare quotations and implement system upgrades, enhancements, and modifications
• Provide technical advice and support to customers and facility managers
• Complete service documentation and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with technical support teams and project stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer outcomes
• Utilise client portals and service management systems to manage and close out service activities

Skills

BMS experience

HVAC controls

Building automation

Networking concepts

Microsoft 365

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Driver's licence

Education

Relevant HVAC/Electrical/Controls/Automation qualifications

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced BMS Service Technician to join our South Australian team. You will service critical building systems across defence, commercial, and industrial sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability.

This full-time field role offers technical challenge, autonomy, and clear career progression. You will diagnose issues, implement upgrades, and provide customer support, with access to company vehicle and training.