HVAC Sr Controls Service Technician

Johnson Controls; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 33,517 - 46,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Topeka, Kansas is seeking an HVAC Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of control systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in the HVAC industry, a degree or vocational training in a technical field, and strong communication skills.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $24.33 to $33.41 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates will need to demonstrate a dedicated approach to customer satisfaction and technical proficiency in electronic control systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of Commercial Controls troubleshooting experience in HVAC.
• Demonstrated ability to install/service electronic control systems.
• Effective writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repair of systems.
• Mentor technicians on building automation activities.
• Provide high levels of customer satisfaction on-site.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Control Theory

Building Automation Systems

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Vocational School program

Job description

Job Description

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 10 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

Under minimal supervision, conduct preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, and general servicing of systems, including detailed troubleshooting. Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct on‑site customer interface. Mentor control technicians, service technicians, and mechanical technicians on building automation activities. Complete required project and service documentation. Provide customers with the highest level of service, solve building inefficiencies, and resolve service‑related items. Serve as a trusted advisor, providing solutions and outcomes at the time of service.

How You Will Do It

• Diagnose and repair complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of electronic or digital control systems and ability to test and write modifications in multiple languages of system software.
• Consult with the customer through data gathered and site assessments; provide field proposals for retrofits, upgrades, or enhancements to existing equipment; assist sales by providing technical recommendations for sales leads.
• Manage assigned work to meet professional and efficient execution of time and customer satisfaction; report problems or changes to management immediately; interface with branch manager, service manager, service project manager or subcontractors on projects to coordinate activities as required ethically and professionally.
• Provide sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings; may assist with job layouts and bid proposals.
• Communicate with customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site; ensure high levels of customer satisfaction; meet regularly with customers to become familiar with operating problems; keep customer informed on the service provided, outstanding issues, and recommend system enhancements, upgrades, and replacement; promote the sale of add‑on work.
• Adhere to all Johnson Controls and customer safety standards; provide safety leadership and instruction to all control technicians in the branch; provide safety awareness while working onsite with Johnson Controls subcontractors.
• Train the customer in control systems operations; deliver manuals and documentation to the customer for training needs as required.
• Provide mentorship for certification of Controls Technicians and Service Technicians on complex building automation systems; coach, support and train the technical workforce on non‑complex, non‑critical equipment.
• Compile job documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training form, training certificates and punch lists.
• Conduct extensive self‑study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency; complete certifications as required by the company.
• Other duties related to the installing, commissioning and servicing of building controls and facilities management systems and energy management systems, as assigned.
• Assist in the design and configuration of building control systems as defined by the contract documents; create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, and bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Assist in developing and testing software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements’ intent.
• Compile and/or complete project as‑built and close‑out documentation.
• Assist in the coordination and creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track the delivery of materials for assigned projects; coordinate factory‑mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Assist in the loading and commissioning of all system and network‑level controllers as required; assist in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• May provide field change information to the project team for the creation of as‑built drawings and software.
• Keep management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Assist in performing site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participate in release meeting with project field team.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Required

• Dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for system troubleshooting, repair and aftermarket services for this fast‑growing business.
• Minimum of four (4) years Commercial Controls troubleshooting experience in the HVAC industry, including buildings, chiller plants and systems.
• Vocational School program graduate or an associate’s degree in a technical field, or two years’ experience in servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to install and/or service electronic control systems and HVAC equipment.
• Effective communication skills to represent Johnson Controls on customer sites.
• Possesses the ability to explain technical information to technical and non‑technical people.
• Demonstrate effective writing skills as well as understanding of programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $24.33 – $33.41. The hourly rate will be determined based on 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. Exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. We may use technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us