HVAC Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Johnson Controls; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Specialist II to support the Fulton County Jail facility in Atlanta, GA. The role emphasizes HVAC systems, building maintenance, and safety, with responsibilities spanning service, repair, and preventive maintenance.

The candidate will train junior staff, manage materials, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Qualified applicants bring a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in operations and maintenance, EPA

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or two years' experience as an Operations & Maintenance Specialist II.
• Five+ years' experience in operations and maintenance.
• Must pass a thorough background check and interview.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, maintain, monitor and adjust HVAC systems to stay within parameters.
• Perform general maintenance and custodial tasks, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and basic repairs.
• Provide direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
• Plan, select, and lay out materials for service and preventive maintenance.
• Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, and verbal instructions with various tools.
• Requisition new supplies and equipment.
• Comply with safety procedures in all tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond to emergencies at the facility.
• Adhere to company policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Safety procedures

On-call readiness

Team leadership

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Metasys (BMS)

Job description

The Operations & Maintenance Specialist II is part of our Building Technologies & Solutions business at Johnson Controls. This person will be located out of Fulton County Jail, Atlanta Georgia .

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.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• 1. Service, Repair, Maintain, Monitor and Adjust HVAC systems to keep within allowable parameters.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
• 4. Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair and preventive maintenance work.
• 5. Works from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts or verbal instructions and operates a variety of tools and machines incidental to operations.
• 6. Requisitions new supplies and equipment.
• 7. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• 8. Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility.
• 9. Complies with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards.
• 10. Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Requires two year technical degree or two years' experience as an Operations & Maintenance Specialist II, or completion of an apprenticeship program.
• 2. Requires five or more years' experience in operations and maintenance.
• 3. Requires in-depth knowledge of various maintenance fundamentals sufficient to deal with service and repairs.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• 6. Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift.
• 7. Basic Electrical system working knowledge.
• 8. May be required to possess a valid driver's license.
• 9. Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment.
• 10. Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview.
• 11. Universal EPA Refrigeration Certification.

PREFERRED

• Working knowledge of Metasys (BMS).
• Boiler and Chiller experience

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26-$35 (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. 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

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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here .