Controls Systems Technician (Buffalo NY)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a proactive field technician to perform system commissioning, diagnostics, and service for HVAC controls. The role involves loading controller software, testing devices, and documenting results while ensuring safety and quality on every site visit.

You will work with customers to resolve issues, upsell where appropriate, and provide quotes for recommended improvements, all while maintaining clear communication with the project team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills to professionally represent Johnson Controls to customers and other contacts.
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people. Leadership to support mechanics on non-complex projects.
• PC experience and ability to program HVAC related software.

Responsibilities

• Load system-level controller software and perform basic commissioning and diagnostics.
• Keep management and customers informed of progress and issues on the job site.
• Calibrate systems requiring basic electronic test equipment.
• Complete administrative tasks like time sheets and expense reports.
• Prepare and update as-built documentation and on-site records.
• Communicate arrival and departure status to customers and contractors.
• Follow safety standards and participate in safety training.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to improve efficiency and upsell where appropriate.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Skills

HVAC controls

Commissioning

Interpersonal skills

Technical explanations

PC proficiency

Leadership

HVAC licensing/education

Education

2-year degree in electronics or mechanical systems

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 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.