HVAC Controls Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

5 sick days

10 holidays

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an HVAC Controls Technician for its federal team at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. This role involves preventive maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and modifications of HVAC controls systems, specifically the Johnson Controls Metasys system. Candidates should have experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and knowledge of various HVAC control protocols. An associate degree in a related field is preferred, and the role offers comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation and company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience with Direct Digital Control systems.
• Knowledge of various HVAC controls systems and facilities management systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair HVAC controls systems.
• Diagnose and repair electronic control system malfunctions.
• Test and write modifications to systems software.
• Provide training on electronic control systems operations.

Skills

Installing DDC systems

Troubleshooting HVAC controls systems

Programming Johnson Controls Metasys

BAS communication protocols

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an HVAC Controls Technician to join our federal team based at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD. (Military encouraged, but experience is not required).

Shift

Day shift, primarily 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total). Travel: Limited. Company vehicle is provided with the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, install, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshoot and/or replace HVAC controls systems & equipment, and building control systems; most work will involve Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system and controls
• Diagnose and repair electronic control system malfunctions primarily using electronic or digital control systems
• Test and write modifications to systems software
• Assist with field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings
• Provide training and associated manuals and documentation to customers on electronic control systems operations
• Help mechanical staff troubleshoot issues
• Ensure work performed complies with company, state, local and federal regulations, industry standards and guidelines, and customer requirements
• Properly complete all required company, customer, and service documentation
• Compile project documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists
• Conduct self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines; completes certifications as required
• Use electronic test equipment to troubleshoot problems during installation
• Read and properly interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Adhere to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, provide safety awareness leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites

Required Qualifications

• Experience installing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and/or doing point-to-point checks with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks).

Preferred Experience

• Programming and/or troubleshooting various brands of HVAC controls products (Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Distech, Carrier, ALC, Andover)
• Experience with BAS communication protocols including at least one of the following: BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, and/or LON
• Demonstrated technical experience working with Johnson Controls Metasys or Tridium Niagara Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT

Preferred Education

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, engineering technology, HVAC, or a related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.