Controls Systems Technician

jci; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Training

Global Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle (as applicable)

Referral Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefit Medical/Dental/V

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!

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an on-site HVAC commissioning technician. You will load system-level software, troubleshoot basic HVAC issues, and respond to warranty items to improve building efficiency.

The role emphasizes client-facing service, safety compliance, and documenting changes for as-built drawings. You will work with Metasys or other controls platforms and collaborate with contractors to deliver reliable comfort and energy savings.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or 2+ years of HVAC servicing experience.
• Experience with HVAC controls and building management systems.
• Ability to explain technical information to customers and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and safety awareness.
• PC experience and ability to program HVAC related software.

Responsibilities

• Loads system-level controller software and completes commissioning documentation.
• Troubleshoots basic HVAC mechanical/electrical issues and responds to warranty calls.
• Provides high-level service to customers to improve building efficiency.
• Keeps customers informed of progress and documents changes for as-built records.
• Provides quotes and recommendations to optimize facility performance.

Skills

Experience with HVAC controls

Interpersonal skills

Explain technical information

Leadership support on job sites

PC experience

Education

Associate degree in HVAC technology

2-year degree in electronics or mechanical systems

Tools

Metasys

Tridium

Distech 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 socialplatforms.

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.


• Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment.


• Completes administrative tasks including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.


• Documents changes and provides 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

• 2-year degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field or at least 2 years of industry experience or experience in servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.


• Experience with HVAC controls


• Experience with 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.

Preferred

• Experience including one or more of the following platforms: Metasys, Tridium, or Distech Controls.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26.92 - 37.01 (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

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