HVAC Controls Technician – Commissioning & Service

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefit

Medical insurance benefit

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a field technician to perform system commissioning and troubleshooting of HVAC controls on customer sites in Illinois.

You will load controller software, run diagnostics, calibrate equipment, and complete all commissioning documentation while maintaining strong safety practices. You will communicate progress to customers, prepare accurate time and expense reports, and provide quotes for recommended improvements to keep facilities running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Vocational or associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer tech, or air conditioning plus 3 years industry experience.
• Or 1 year experience servicing electronic/mechanical HVAC systems.
• Knowledge includes HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent Johnson Controls professionally.
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people; leadership to support mechanics on non-complex BA equipment.
• PC experience and ability to program HVAC-related software.

Responsibilities

• Load system-level controller software.
• Perform basic commissioning and diagnostics from controllers to end devices and complete required documentation.
• Keep management and customers informed of job progress and issues.
• Calibrate systems using basic electronic test equipment.
• Complete administrative tasks including timesheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Document changes for as-built documentation.
• Communicate on arrival and before leaving the work site.
• Follow safety standards and attend required safety training.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to improve facility efficiency and upsell where appropriate.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations.

Skills

HVAC controls

Facilities management

Site preparation

Peripheral installation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

PC proficiency

HVAC programming

Education

Trade/associate degree in electronics or HVAC field

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a field technician to perform system commissioning and troubleshooting of HVAC controls on customer sites in Illinois.

You will load controller software, run diagnostics, calibrate equipment, and complete all commissioning documentation while maintaining strong safety practices. You will communicate progress to customers, prepare accurate time and expense reports, and provide quotes for recommended improvements to keep facilities running efficiently.