HVAC Controls Systems Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and commission plan.

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Comprehensive benefits package, incl.

401K, medical, dental, and vision care

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Systems Technician to perform advanced commissioning, load system software, and diagnose control system issues on site. You will document procedures, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires hands-on work with controllers, sensors, actuators, and related devices, plus strong attention to detail and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of HVAC, Building Automation Systems, or related field experience.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with commissioning electronic and/or mechanical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced system commissioning using Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools.
• Troubleshoots basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and control problems; responds to warranty calls.
• Loads system-level controller software and conducts diagnostics from controllers to end devices; completes commissioning documentation.

Skills

HVAC

Building Automation

Technical aptitude

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

BACnet

Metasys

IP networks

Test equipment

Job description

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join our winning team and pave the way for a bright future. With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Join the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a culture that values your voice and ideas.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and commission plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• Company vehicles, tools, and equipment are provided to complete all jobs.
• Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).

Check us Out: A Day in Life at JCI as a HVAC Controls Systems Technician

What you do

• Performs assigned advanced system commissioning using Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools.
• Troubleshot and resolved basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and control problems.
• Responds to basic warranty calls.

What you will do

• Loads system-level controller software.
• Performs advanced 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.
• Calibrate systems require basic electronic test equipment.
• Completes administrative tasks, including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Documents change and provide 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 for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Communicates and organizes technical teams to perform assigned tasks.

What we look for

• Required: 2 years’ experience in HVAC, Building Automation Systems, or related field.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Able to use hand and power tools (i.e., drills, saws, etc.).
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Depending on location, the mounting and termination of low-voltage devices may have special licensing requirements.
• 2 years of experience commissioning electronic and/or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems.
• Proficient with test equipment and software tools related to the commissioning of control systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuitry as it pertains to HVAC controls and their operation.
• Preferred: Experience in BACnet, Metasys, and IP networks.

Salary & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25.00 - $32.00 (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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.

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.

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Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.