HVAC Mechanical Service Technician

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Specialist to maintain critical facilities on the University of Kansas campus, including the Integrated Science Building, Central Utility Plant, Burge Student Union and Central District Housing buildings.

Ideal candidates have strong hands-on maintenance experience with HVAC and building systems and demonstrated leadership. On-call rotation and adherence to safety procedures are required to ensure reliable facilities operations.

Qualifications

• Requires two-year technical degree or two years' experience in Operations & Maintenance Specialist II.
• Requires five or more years' experience in operations and maintenance.
• Must be physically able to perform maintenance tasks including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, maintain HVAC systems and building systems within parameters.
• Perform general maintenance and custodial activities including carpentry, painting, plumbing.
• Provide direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
• Plan, select, and lay out required materials for service and preventive maintenance.
• Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints or instructions and operate various tools.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building maintenance

Leadership

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical knowledge

BAS / Metasys

Education

Two-year technical degree

Apprenticeship program

Tools

Metasys (BMS)

Job description

The Operations & Maintenance Specialist is part of our Building Technologies & Solutions business at Johnson Controls. Due to our continued growth with our current customer, the University of Kansas, we are adding this position to our team. This person will be located out of the University of Kansas campus. Will be responsible for maintaining the Integrated Science Building, Central Utility Plant, Burge Student Union and Central District Housing Buildings. Ideal candidate will have strong maintenance/hands on technical experience and leadership background. Come join our growing team.

What you will do:

Performs a variety of repairs and services in a specialized building system environment with a high emphasis on HVAC, Mechanical Systems, building maintenance, carpentry, painting and plumbing. Working knowledge of Electrical / Electronic BAS, and other similar types of related equipment and systems is a PLUS.

How you will do it:

• Service, Repair, Maintain, Monitor and Adjust HVAC systems to keep within allowable parameters.
• Performs a variety of service work, general maintenance and custodial activities. This may include carpentry, painting, plumbing, minor grounds keeping, along with facility repairs to building systems, electrical fixtures, appliances, and equipment.
• Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
• Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair and preventive maintenance work.
• Works from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts or verbal instructions and operates a variety of tools and machines incidental to operations.
• Requisitions new supplies and equipment.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we look for:

• Requires two-year technical degree or two years’ experience as an Operations & Maintenance Specialist II, or completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Requires five or more years’ experience in operations and maintenance.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of various maintenance fundamentals sufficient to deal with service and repairs.
• Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.
• Must be able to participate on call rotation.
• Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift.
• Basic Electrical system working knowledge.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview.

PREFERRED:

• Universal EPA Refrigeration Certification.
• Working knowledge of Metasys (BMS).

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $24.32 - 33.41 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

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