Controls Systems Technician (Buffalo NY)

Alloy Enterprises; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Buffalo, NY is seeking an on-site Commissioning Technician to perform system commissioning using Johnson Controls configuration tools, troubleshoot HVAC controls, and respond to warranty calls. You will act as a trusted advisor to customers, delivering solutions to improve building efficiency, documenting changes, and ensuring safe, reliable operation while upholding safety standards.

This role offers a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• HVAC license or 2-year degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience servicing electronic and/or mechanical HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, facilities management systems, installation and servicing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to support mechanics on site.

Responsibilities

• Load system-level controller software and diagnose from controllers to end devices.
• Perform basic commissioning and document results thoroughly.
• Keep management, contractor, and customer informed of progress and issues.
• Calibrate systems with basic electronic test equipment.
• Complete on-site admin tasks and documentation, including as-builts.
• Communicate upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
• Follow safety standards and participate in safety training.
• Provide recommendations to improve facility efficiency and upsell where appropriate.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

PC experience

HVAC software

Education

HVAC license or 2-year degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, or similar

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

• This role is based in Buffalo NY.
• HVAC license or a 2-year degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years related working 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: $23.00-31.00 (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

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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.