Controls Systems Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

On-site role with safety training

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a field technician in Metairie, LA, to commission building automation systems and diagnose basic HVAC issues on-site. You will work with customers to ensure efficient, reliable operation and document all commissioning steps.

You will load controller software, perform system diagnostics, and provide quotes to support improvements. Prior experience with HVAC controls and building systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• HVAC system and controls knowledge
• Ability to explain technical information clearly
• Strong interpersonal and safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Perform system commissioning using Johnson Controls tools and document results.
• Troubleshoot basic HVAC mechanical/electrical issues on site.
• Provide on-site recommendations to improve building performance and energy efficiency.
• Communicate progress and issues to project stakeholders on-site.

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.

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 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.

Preferred

• Experience with Metasys or other Building Automation software.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $32-$46 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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