BMS Service Technician

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Rostered Day Off (RDO) option

Tools provided

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced BMS Service Technician in South Australia to service defence, commercial, and industrial sites. You will perform preventative maintenance and fault-finding on BMS and HVAC controls, diagnose IT/network issues, and implement system upgrades with strong customer focus.

Join a global leader in smart buildings with a clear path for training and career progression; a $5,000 sign-on bonus applies and a company vehicle or allowance is offered, along with

Qualifications

• Experience in BMS, HVAC controls, building automation, or related service environments.
• 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.
• Current driver's licence and eligibility to obtain Defence Security Clearance (Baseline).

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

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

HVAC/Electrical/Controls/Building Services qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Johnson Controls, we're powering the future through smarter buildings, sustainable solutions, and advanced technologies. As a global leader in thermal management, building automation, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, we help organizations operate more efficiently, reduce carbon emissions, and build resilience across critical industries including defence, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, higher education, and data centres. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered innovative solutions that make a real impact. Supported by industry-leading technology, lifecycle services, and a highly skilled field team, we're helping customers achieve their goals while creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable environments.

Why South Australia?

South Australia offers the perfect balance of professional growth and lifestyle, with:

• A lower cost of living compared to many major Australian cities
• World-renowned wine regions, stunning coastlines, and easy access to outdoor adventures
• Short commutes and an exceptional work-life balance
• Strong investment in defence, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing sectors
• A thriving community and family-friendly lifestyle

As South Australia's defence industry continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the state's most significant and technically advanced projects. Join Our Team and Receive a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced BMS Service Technician to join our growing South Australian team. Working across our expanding Defence portfolio as well as a range of commercial and industrial sites, you'll play a key role in ensuring critical building systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a full-time field-based position offering a blend of technical challenge, autonomy, and career progression.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Current driver's licence
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Baseline minimum)

What's In It For You?

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (subject to terms and conditions)
• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance ($19,000)
• Overtime opportunities
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) option or additional overtime
• Company phone, laptop, iPad, uniforms, and tools provided
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Access to experienced remote technical support teams
• Flexible work practices that support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work on high-profile Defence and critical infrastructure projects

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our people are passionate about delivering innovative building technology solutions that create comfortable, secure, and efficient environments for customers around the world. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're looking for a rewarding technical role, career growth opportunities, and the chance to enjoy everything South Australia has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.