Controls System Technician

Johnson Controls; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Training

Company Vehicle (as applicable)

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an on-site HVAC commissioning technician to install, test, and commission system controllers and related equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues while maintaining clear communication with customers.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and delivering efficient building performance. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of HVAC controls, Tridium/Distech platforms, and hands-on experience with commissioning workflows.

Qualifications

• Required vocational program or associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, air conditioning or similar field plus 3+ years of industry experience or 4+ years servicing HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls systems and facilities management systems is essential.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Leadership to support mechanics on non-complex building automation work.

Responsibilities

• Perform system commissioning using Johnson Controls tools and document results.
• Troubleshoot basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems on site.
• Respond to warranty calls and provide effective service solutions.
• Document changes and communicate progress to customers and management.

Skills

HVAC controls

Facilities management systems

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

PC software proficiency

HVAC software programming

Tridium/Distech

Education

Associate degree or vocational training in electronics, mechanical systems, or HVAC

Tools

Tridium

Distech

DDC controls

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Training
• Global Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle (as applicable)
• Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefit
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• And more!

What you will do

Performs assigned system commissioning using Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools. Troubleshoots and resolves basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems. Responds to basic warranty calls. Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.

How you will do it

Loads system-level controller software. Performs basic commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices (i.e. sensors, actuators, etc) and completes all required commissioning documentation. Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues. Calibrate systems require basic electronic test equipment. Completes administrative tasks including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation. Documents change and provide information for as-built documentation. Communicates with the JCI contractor or customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Follows all safety standards and attends required safety training. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

• Required Vocational School four year program or an Associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field plus three years of industry experience or 4+ years experience in servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry
• Generally required knowledge includes HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques
• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent Johnson Controls to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people
• Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment on a job site
• PC experience required and the ability to program HVAC-related software
• Tridium/Distech experience HVAC Systems and DDC Controls Knowledge Tridium Integrator

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $33.75 - 46.44 (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.

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.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.