Controls Systems Technician

Alloy Enterprises; Clifton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a field technician to perform system commissioning and basic diagnostics on building automation equipment. You will load controller software, run diagnostics, and complete required documentation on-site.

The role emphasizes customer communication, safety compliance, and the ability to upsell improvement solutions with quotes. An HVAC/controls background is essential.

Qualifications

• Vocational school or associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, or related field plus experience in HVAC servicing.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls systems and facilities management is required.
• Ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences and lead on-site crews.

Responsibilities

• Perform system commissioning using configuration tools and troubleshoot basic HVAC problems.
• Load controller software and run system diagnostics from controllers to end devices.
• Document commissioning activities and provide as-built information.
• Keep customers informed of progress and safety requirements; perform admin tasks.
• Provide recommendations to improve facility efficiency and prepare quotes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Explain technical information

Leadership

PC experience

HVAC control software

Education

Associate degree or technical program in electronics/mechanical systems

Tools

HVAC control systems

Peripheral equipment installation

HVAC software programming

Job description

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

• 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 2+ 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.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.63 - $29.33 (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. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

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